NAME PROFILE
Karlyn
Derived from the Latin word for 'of the sea' or a variation of the Hebrew name Maria meaning 'wished-for child.' Marica represents a person of profound emotional depth and natural elegance, possessing a calm yet powerful presence that mirrors the rhythmic beauty of the ocean.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,392 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1963 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1947 |
| Most recent | 2016 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Latin, Italian, Romanian, Hungarian, Greek |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 71%IL — 12%PA — 6%MO — 6%FL — 6%
Notable People
Marica Pellegrinelli (Italian model and actress) · Marica Hase (Japanese actress and model) · Marica Bodrožić (German-Croatian author and poet) · Marica Gajić (Bosnian professional basketball player) · Marica Popović (Serbian film and television actress)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MariRica
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