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Maricruz

Girl name · Mexican

MeaningMary of the cross · Spanish

Maricruz is a Mexican girl name meaning “Mary of the cross”, with Spanish roots. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Maricruz has the names Cruz and Ari hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Maricruz would score 21 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
  • GenerationMaricruz peaked in 1988, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Maricruz you'd meet today is about 37 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Maricruz would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 114,943 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMaricruz first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
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hello, little Maricruz

US births per million girls, 1962–2025

050100196220002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Maricruz

Maricruz is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “Mary of the cross”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Maricruz

What does the name Maricruz mean?

Maricruz means “Mary of the cross” and comes from Spanish. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Cruz (“cross”) and Cruze (“cross”).

What is the origin of the name Maricruz?

Maricruz is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Spanish. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Maricruz a boy or girl name?

Maricruz is a girl name. In 2025, 14 US girls were named Maricruz.

How popular is the name Maricruz?

Maricruz ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1988, when it reached #1,003. Over the last five years it has climbed 478 places.

What names are similar to Maricruz?

If you like Maricruz, you might also like Cruz and Cruze.

What should I know before naming my baby Maricruz?

Maricruz is a Mexican girl name meaning “Mary of the cross”, with Spanish roots. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.