Meaning and history
Mariska is a Hungarian and Dutch feminine diminutive of Maria. Maria derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, whose original meaning is uncertain; proposed interpretations include “beloved,” “rebellious,” and an Egyptian derivation, but none is universally accepted. The name family has exceptional Christian significance through Mary, mother of Jesus. Notable bearers include American actor Mariska Hargitay, whose mother was Jayne Mansfield, and Hungarian table tennis player Mariska Vízvári.
20062006: 95 births, rank #2,069
2007: 107 births, rank #1,929
2008: 84 births, rank #2,318
2009: 65 births, rank #2,752
2010: 70 births, rank #2,589
20112011: 65 births, rank #2,695
2012: 50 births, rank #3,267
2013: 37 births, rank #4,002
2014: 32 births, rank #4,455
2015: 30 births, rank #4,584
20162016: 32 births, rank #4,423
2017: 25 births, rank #5,191
2018: 28 births, rank #4,768
2019: 18 births, rank #6,414
2020: 14 births, rank #7,559
20212021: 11 births, rank #8,978
2022: 15 births, rank #7,281
2023: 14 births, rank #7,640
2024: 11 births, rank #8,946
20252025: 9 births, rank #10,107
In 2025, 9 babies were recorded with the name Mariska, ranking #10,107 among girls.