Mariana Girl

Popularity: #248 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mah-ree-AH-nah /mɑːˈriːə.nə/

Origin: Latin; Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning: Latin: 'of the sea'; Spanish: 'beloved'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mariana has its roots in the Latin name "Marianus," which is derived from "Marius," a Roman family name of uncertain origin but possibly linked to the Latin word "mas," meaning "male" or "manly." The name evolved through various forms, including the feminine "Maria," which itself is derived from the Hebrew name "Miryam." The transition from Hebrew to Latin occurred through the Greek form "Maria," which became widely used in early Christian texts. The name Mariana likely entered the English language through the influence of Spanish and Portuguese, where it has been used since the Middle Ages as a compound of Maria and Ana, the latter being a variant of Hannah, meaning "grace" or "favor." Historically, the name Mariana has been associated with several notable figures and events.

In the 16th century, the Spanish poet Mariana de Carvajal was among the first to popularize the name in literature. Additionally, the name is linked to various saints, including Saint Mariana of Jesus de Paredes, a 17th-century Ecuadorian saint known for her piety and miracles.

The name appears in significant religious texts, including the King James Bible, where the name Maria is frequently mentioned in relation to the Virgin Mary, thus enhancing its spiritual significance. Culturally, Mariana carries connotations of grace and femininity, often associated with virtues such as purity and devotion due to its connection with Mary, the mother of Jesus.

The name has been embraced in various cultures, often celebrated in literature and art, reflecting themes of love and sacrifice. Its diminutive forms, such as Mari or Ana, have also contributed to its enduring presence across different languages and cultures, reinforcing its appeal through the centuries.

Famous people named Mariana

In this section, you will find notable people named Mariana. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Mariana who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Mariana who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Mariana Trench is a natural feature best known for being the deepest part of the world's oceans.

Mariana Enriquez is an author best known for Things We Lost in the Fire, The Dangers of Smoking in Bed, and Our Share of Night.

Mariana Pajón is a BMX rider best known for winning multiple world championships and Olympic gold medals.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Mariana, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MarinaMariaMaraMirellaMayaMina

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Mariana. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MarinaMarisolMirandaMireyaMiriamMaraMayaMinaMarlene

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mariana was first seen in the United States in 1888.

Mariana has ranked as high as #357 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Mariana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Mariana is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mariana was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mariana.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,192 0 1,192
2024 1,301 0 1,301
2023 1,252 0 1,252
2022 1,257 0 1,257
2021 1,229 0 1,229
2020 1,140 0 1,140
2019 1,249 0 1,249
2018 1,157 0 1,157
2017 1,090 0 1,090
2016 1,118 0 1,118
2015 1,091 0 1,091
2014 1,012 0 1,012
2013 953 0 953
2012 1,027 0 1,027
2011 1,062 0 1,062
2010 1,254 0 1,254
2009 1,482 0 1,482
2008 1,682 0 1,682
2007 1,980 5 1,975
2006 1,999 7 1,992
2005 2,069 7 2,062
2004 1,997 6 1,991
2003 1,297 0 1,297
2002 1,247 7 1,240
2001 1,164 0 1,164
2000 945 0 945
1999 898 0 898
1998 872 7 865
1997 652 0 652
1996 628 5 623
1995 626 7 619
1994 575 0 575
1993 513 7 506
1992 439 0 439
1991 470 0 470
1990 474 0 474
1989 364 9 355
1988 280 5 275
1987 221 0 221
1986 193 0 193
1985 212 0 212
1984 198 0 198
1983 205 5 200
1982 177 0 177
1981 218 0 218
1980 250 8 242
1979 137 0 137
1978 126 0 126
1977 126 0 126
1976 99 0 99
1975 122 0 122
1974 83 0 83
1973 78 0 78
1972 94 0 94
1971 86 0 86
1970 74 0 74
1969 59 0 59
1968 56 0 56
1967 42 0 42
1966 46 0 46
1965 46 0 46
1964 54 0 54
1963 56 0 56
1962 39 0 39
1961 50 0 50
1960 38 0 38
1959 39 0 39
1958 36 0 36
1957 29 0 29
1956 36 0 36
1955 29 0 29
1954 39 0 39
1953 24 0 24
1952 26 0 26
1951 27 0 27
1950 29 0 29
1949 28 0 28
1948 35 0 35
1947 29 0 29
1946 27 0 27
1945 32 0 32
1944 36 0 36
1943 30 0 30
1942 34 0 34
1941 30 0 30
1940 25 0 25
1939 21 0 21
1938 39 0 39
1937 26 0 26
1936 34 0 34
1935 38 0 38
1934 30 0 30
1933 27 0 27
1932 24 0 24
1931 41 0 41
1930 42 0 42
1929 44 0 44
1928 45 0 45
1927 36 0 36
1926 32 0 32
1925 55 0 55
1924 34 0 34
1923 39 0 39
1922 52 0 52
1921 35 0 35
1920 40 0 40
1919 36 0 36
1918 43 0 43
1917 40 0 40
1916 30 0 30
1915 30 0 30
1914 24 0 24
1913 22 0 22
1912 23 0 23
1911 7 0 7
1910 16 0 16
1909 7 0 7
1908 12 0 12
1907 10 0 10
1906 13 0 13
1905 6 0 6
1903 8 0 8
1902 8 0 8
1901 7 0 7
1900 9 0 9
1899 7 0 7
1898 5 0 5
1896 6 0 6
1895 6 0 6
1893 6 0 6
1890 5 0 5
1889 5 0 5
1888 5 0 5

Top States for Mariana (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 256
20%
CA 203
16%
FL 101
8%
NY 55
4%
AZ 49
4%
IL 43
3%
NC 38
3%
VA 30
2%
MI 30
2%
CO 29
2%
NJ 29
2%
OH 29
2%
GA 28
2%
WA 27
2%
TN 25
2%
PA 23
2%
MA 23
2%
IN 19
1%
KS 19
1%
WI 19
1%
MD 16
1%
OK 16
1%
CT 15
1%
SC 14
1%
LA 13
1%
NV 13
1%
MN 13
1%
MO 11
1%
OR 11
1%
NM 11
1%
IA 11
1%
AL 10
1%
KY 10
1%
NE 9
1%
UT 9
1%
RI 7
1%
SD 6
0%