Maria Gomes

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Maria Gomes — beloved, wished-for
1.3 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Maria Gomes is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Maria is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Dal latino Maria, dal greco Μαρία, dall'ebraico מִרְיָם (Miryam). Il nome più diffuso nel mondo cristiano. The surname Gomes: Gomes is a common Portuguese and Old Galician surname. Al Gomes (born 1960), American music producer, music industry strategist, and songwriter Albert Gomes (1911–1978), Trinidad and Tobago politician, labour leader and author Albino Gomes (born 1994), Indian footballer Ana Gomes (born 1954), Portuguese politician André Gomes (born 1993), Portuguese footballer Angel Gomes (born 2000), English footballer Antônio Carlos Gomes (1836–1896), Brazilian composer António Gomes (born 2000), Portuguese soccer player António Gomes Leal (1848–1921), Portuguese poet Anthony Gomes (born 1970), Canadian musi. Maria is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.3 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Maria reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Maria

Meaning: beloved, wished-for

Hebrew

Dal latino Maria, dal greco Μαρία, dall'ebraico מִרְיָם (Miryam). Il nome più diffuso nel mondo cristiano.

Surname: Gomes

Portuguese

Gomes is a common Portuguese and Old Galician surname. Al Gomes (born 1960), American music producer, music industry strategist, and songwriter Albert Gomes (1911–1978), Trinidad and Tobago politician, labour leader and author Albino Gomes (born 1994), Indian footballer Ana Gomes (born 1954), Portuguese politician André Gomes (born 1993), Portuguese footballer Angel Gomes (born 2000), English footballer Antônio Carlos Gomes (1836–1896), Brazilian composer António Gomes (born 2000), Portuguese soccer player António Gomes Leal (1848–1921), Portuguese poet Anthony Gomes (born 1970), Canadian musi.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Maria is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Maria by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Maria has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Marie
  • Mary
  • Mariangela
  • Marianna
  • Mariana

Notable People Named Maria Gomes

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Maria Gomes:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Maria?
The first name Maria originates from Hebrew. Dal latino Maria, dal greco Μαρία, dall'ebraico מִרְיָם (Miryam). Il nome più diffuso nel mondo cristiano.
When was Maria most popular?
The name Maria reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gomes?
The surname Gomes originates from Portuguese. Gomes is a common Portuguese and Old Galician surname. Al Gomes (born 1960), American music producer, music industry strategist, and songwriter Albert Gomes (1911–1978), Trinidad and Tobago politician, labour leader and author Albino Gomes (born 1994), Indian footballer Ana Gomes (born 1954), Portuguese politician André Gomes (born 1993), Portuguese footballer Angel Gomes (born 2000), English footballer Antônio Carlos Gomes (1836–1896), Brazilian composer António Gomes (born 2000), Portuguese soccer player António Gomes Leal (1848–1921), Portuguese poet Anthony Gomes (born 1970), Canadian musi.
What are the origins of the name Maria Gomes?
The name Maria Gomes combines two different traditions: the first name Maria has Hebrew roots, while the surname Gomes originates from Portuguese.
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