Mariona Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mah-ree-OH-nah /məˈɹiːə.nə/
Origin: Latin; Spanish
Meaning: Latin: Of the sea; Spanish: A variant of Mariana
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Mariona is derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, which means "sea of bitterness" or "wished-for child." The name Miriam was transliterated into Greek as Maria, which then evolved into Latin as Maria. This Latin form became widely used in various European languages, including Old French, where it appeared as Marie.
The transition from Maria to Mariona likely occurred through the influence of diminutive or affectionate forms in Romance languages, particularly in regions where the name was adapted to local phonetics and cultural contexts. Historically, the name Maria has significant biblical roots, as it is borne by several prominent figures in the New Testament, including the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ.
The name gained immense popularity in Christian contexts, especially following the translations of the Bible into various languages during the Middle Ages. The King James Bible, published in 1611, further solidified the name's prominence in English-speaking cultures.
Over the centuries, variations of the name have appeared across different cultures, with Mariona emerging as a distinct form in certain regions, particularly in Catalonia and other parts of Spain. Culturally, Mariona carries associations with grace and femininity, often linked to the revered figure of the Virgin Mary.
In various traditions, names derived from Mary are celebrated for their spiritual significance and are often chosen for their connotations of purity and maternal strength. The name Mariona, while less common than its root forms, reflects a blend of historical reverence and linguistic evolution, embodying the enduring legacy of its biblical origins.
This name may also have regional diminutives or affectionate forms, but its historical significance remains rooted in its connection to the broader narrative of Marian names.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mariona was first seen in the United States in 1996.
Mariona has ranked as high as #1328 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Mariona has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Mariona 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 Mariona was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Mariona
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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 Mariona.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |