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Marianna
GirlItalian, Latin· “Maria plus Anna”
- Meaning
- Maria plus Anna
- Origin
- Italian, Latin
- Pronunciation
- mair-ee-AN-uh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #874
- US babies 2025
- 308
- Best rank
- #611 (1929)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Marianna
Marianna is an Italian and Latin name that is usually said to mean “Maria plus Anna”.
Marianna is a name that combines Maria and Anna, honoring both the Virgin Mary and her mother, Saint Anne. It can also be traced to the Latin Marianus, a form derived from the Roman family name Marius. Marianna has been used across Europe for centuries, particularly in Italy, Poland and Greece. In English-speaking countries it is often linked with Marianne, the heroine of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, which uses a French spelling. Marianna has a graceful, flowing sound, and Mari and Anna make natural nicknames.
Popularity over time
Marianna first appears in US Social Security records in 1883. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 85 different years, starting in 1883. Its best national rank was #611 in 1929, and the most babies received it in 2006, when 419 were named Marianna. In 2025, 308 babies were named Marianna, and it ranked #874 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #621 in 1920, #939 in 1950, #1,332 in 1980, #787 in 2000, #917 in 2010, and #874 in 2025. Of the 18,444 US girls named Marianna since records began, 19% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 3,156 babies. Since 2010, 5,076 more have been named Marianna.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Evelin, Giovanna, Ryann, Ayana, and Taniya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Marianna ranked highest in New Mexico, Oregon, and Oklahoma.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #282 | 6 |
| Oregon | #526 | 7 |
| Oklahoma | #529 | 8 |
| Minnesota | #531 | 10 |
| Arizona | #537 | 13 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Marianna is usually pronounced mair-ee-AN-uh, with four syllables. It has eight letters, starts with M and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Marianna
A few middle names that flow with Marianna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Marianna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marianna mean?
Marianna is an Italian and Latin name that is usually said to mean “Maria plus Anna”.
What is the origin of the name Marianna?
Marianna has Italian and Latin roots. Marianna is a name that combines Maria and Anna, honoring both the Virgin Mary and her mother, Saint Anne.
Is Marianna a popular name?
Yes. Marianna ranked #874 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Marianna a boy or girl name?
Marianna is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Marianna?
Marianna is usually pronounced mair-ee-AN-uh. 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