NAME PROFILE
Hosie
A Finnish variant of Maria meaning 'beloved' or 'bitterness'; it characterizes a person who is exceptionally resilient, creative, and radiates a warm, welcoming energy to everyone they meet.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,242 |
| Gender | Male (15% / 85%) |
| Peak year | 1923 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 1955 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MS — 45%AL — 30%GA — 15%AR — 9%PA — 0%
Notable People
Maija Vilkkumaa (Rock Musician, Superpallo) · Maija Isola (Textile Designer, Unikko pattern) · Maija Itkonen (Entrepreneur, Gold&Green Foods) · Maija Karma (Illustrator, Finnish children's books) · Maija Savutie (Theater Critic, Finnish National Theatre reviews)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MaiMaiju
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