Name meaning & stats
Marzia
Marzia means “of the sea” (Spanish origin). 162 US babies since 1940, peak 2024. Notable Marzias are 1.1× over-represented as journalists.
What it means
“of the sea”
SpanishSpelling of Marissa
In US birth records
Peak year: 2024
162 US babies were named Marzia between 1940 and 2025.
Marzia around the world
- England & Wales: 31 babies since 1996, peak 2025, No. 4,867 in 2025
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Marzias end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Writer | 1.0× | Low · 2 people |
| Professor | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | Low · 2 people |
| Journalist | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable women who are journalists, Marzias show up 1.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
1 in 1792 Marissas spell it Marzia
- Marissa 42%
- Marcia 39%
- Marisa 17%
- Maryssa 1%
- Marrissa <1%
- Mariza <1%
- Marrisa <1%
- Maresa <1%
- Marysa <1%
- Maressa <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2024)