Is Marianna a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Marianna is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Marianna?

It’s currently ranked #642 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Marianna?

ma-ree-AN-na · IPA: /mɑːriˈænə/

Marianna Girl

Popularity: #642 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Latin; Italian

Meaning

Latin: Sea of bitterness; Italian: Beloved

Historical & Cultural Background

Marianna is a combination of the names Maria and Anna, both of which have significant religious and cultural connotations. Maria is often associated with the Virgin Mary in Christian traditions, while Anna is linked to the mother of the Virgin Mary. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Italy and among Spanish-speaking populations. It has also been used in literature and music throughout history.

Trend Summary

Marianna has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the late 20th century.

Variants

Mariana
Mariann
Maryanna

International Variants

Mariana (Spanish)
Marianna (Italian)
Mariya (Russian)
Marianne (French)

Famous people named Marianna

Marianna Kovalchuk is a Ukrainian artist known for her contemporary paintings.

Marianna Palka is a Scottish actress and filmmaker recognized for her work in independent cinema.

Marianna V. is a prominent Russian scientist in the field of molecular biology.

Marianna Mazzucato is an Italian-American economist known for her research on innovation and economic policy.

Fictional characters named Marianna

Marianna is a character in the novel 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, known for her kindness and nurturing nature.

Marianna is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus,' where she is depicted as a curious and adventurous student.

Sibling Suggestions

Maria Anna Miriam Maya Marissa Marlene

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marianna was first seen in the United States in 1883. Marianna has ranked as high as #974 nationally which occurred in 2006 and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Marianna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marianna (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	52	22%
CA	42	17%
NY	23	10%
FL	20	8%
AZ	16	7%
IL	12	5%
OH	11	5%
PA	10	4%
NC	9	4%
CO	9	4%
NJ	7	3%
WA	7	3%
WI	7	3%
IN	6	2%
GA	5	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1883	6
1884	6
1887	6
1888	5
1891	5
1892	6
1893	5
1896	5
1897	5
1898	9
1899	7
1900	16
1901	6
1902	13
1903	5
1904	9
1905	11
1906	14
1907	20
1908	18
1909	19
1910	30
1911	31
1912	34
1913	33
1914	61
1915	101
1916	94
1917	92
1918	117
1919	111
1920	133
1921	116
1922	139
1923	129
1924	147
1925	114
1926	116
1927	115
1928	119
1929	126
1930	112
1931	101
1932	111
1933	79
1934	78
1935	97
1936	97
1937	86
1938	109
1939	102
1940	100
1941	92
1942	105
1943	115
1944	110
1945	86
1946	95
1947	102
1948	118
1949	84
1950	91
1951	114
1952	120
1953	93
1954	106
1955	109
1956	101
1957	105
1958	94
1959	96
1960	86
1961	92
1962	99
1963	94
1964	99
1965	80
1966	106
1967	105
1968	98
1969	68
1970	92
1971	78
1972	74
1973	84
1974	54
1975	76
1976	72
1977	77
1978	79
1979	88
1980	95
1981	121
1982	95
1983	79
1984	99
1985	91
1986	104
1987	110
1988	104
1989	113
1990	149
1991	134
1992	164
1993	170
1994	185
1995	197
1996	229
1997	261
1998	240
1999	267
2000	292
2001	249
2002	323
2003	329
2004	397
2005	388
2006	419
2007	389
2008	361
2009	351
2010	284
2011	265
2012	283
2013	282
2014	316
2015	327
2016	341
2017	374
2018	327
2019	355
2020	330
2021	319
2022	343
2023	304
2024	314