Mariana

Mariana is a Latin girl's name. Latin variation of Mary meaning "bitter" or "of the sea." Has a romantic, flowing quality.

How popular is Mariana in the United States?

In 2024, 1,296 girls in the United States were named Mariana, making it the 242nd most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 332nd a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 2,069 births.

Records for Mariana go back to 1888, and 44,770 babies have been given the name since.

What Mariana means and where it comes from

Latin variation of Mary meaning "bitter" or "of the sea." Has a romantic, flowing quality.

Mariana is of Latin origin, described as elegant in style.

Is Mariana a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 1,296 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Shorter names that share the opening of Mariana

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Mariana

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mariana mean?

Latin variation of Mary meaning "bitter" or "of the sea." Has a romantic, flowing quality.

Where does the name Mariana come from?

Mariana is of Latin origin, and is usually described as elegant in style.

How popular is Mariana in the United States?

In 2024, 1,296 girls in the United States were named Mariana, making it the 242nd most popular girl's name that year.

Is Mariana a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 1,296 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

What are the short forms of Mariana?

Maria, Mary, Marie, Marian are shorter names in current US use that share the opening of Mariana.

Lists Mariana appears on

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