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Mariana
GirlLatin, Spanish· “of Marius; also Maria plus Ana”
- Meaning
- of Marius; also Maria plus Ana
- Origin
- Latin, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- mar-ee-AH-nuh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #261
- US babies 2025
- 1,192
- Best rank
- #165 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2005
Meaning and origin of Mariana
Mariana is a Latin and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “of Marius; also Maria plus Ana”.
Mariana has two overlapping roots. It is the feminine of the Latin Marianus, a derivative of the Roman family name Marius, and it is also read in Spanish and Portuguese as a combination of Maria and Ana, honoring the Virgin Mary and her mother, Saint Anne. The name has long been popular across Latin America, Spain and Portugal. In English literature, Mariana appears in Shakespeare's Measure for Measure and in Tennyson's poem "Mariana," which added a romantic, melancholy note. Mariana has a graceful, open sound, and nicknames include Mari and Ana.
Popularity over time
Mariana first appears in US Social Security records in 1888. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 46 different years, starting in 1980. Its best national rank was #165 in 2005, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,062 babies. In 2025, 1,192 babies were named Mariana, and it ranked #261 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,223 in 1920, #1,781 in 1950, #704 in 1980, #331 in 2000, #261 in 2010, and #261 in 2025. Of the 45,887 US girls named Mariana since records began, 34% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 11,013 babies. Since 2010, 18,384 more have been named Mariana.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kyla, Delaney, Paris, Jasmin, and Nadia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mariana ranked highest in Arizona, Rhode Island, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #103 | 60 |
| Rhode Island | #115 | 8 |
| Texas | #151 | 211 |
| New Mexico | #175 | 9 |
| California | #176 | 184 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Mariana is usually pronounced mar-ee-AH-nuh, with four syllables. It has seven letters, starts with M and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Mariana
A few middle names that flow with Mariana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mariana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mariana mean?
Mariana is a Latin and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “of Marius; also Maria plus Ana”.
What is the origin of the name Mariana?
Mariana has Latin, Spanish, and Portuguese roots. Mariana has two overlapping roots.
Is Mariana a popular name?
Yes. Mariana ranked #261 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Mariana a boy or girl name?
Mariana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Mariana?
Mariana is usually pronounced mar-ee-AH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings