Mariana

At a Glance

Meaning

Feminine of Marianus (from Roman Marius), or a Maria+Anna blend

Origin

Latin

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

mar-ee-AH-nuhListen

Mariana is a Latin name for a girl, pronounced mar-ee-AH-nuh, with a worldly, romantic, storybook feel that still reads as classic. It's often assumed to be a simple blend of Maria and Ana, but that's only one of two documented origins: it may equally come from Marianus, the feminine form of the Roman name Marius, which became tangled up with Maria over time.

Meaning & Origin of Mariana

Meaning: Feminine of Marianus (from Roman Marius), or a Maria+Anna blend.

Origin: Latin.

A common claim: Mariana is a combination of Maria and Ana Actually: That's only one of two documented origins — Mariana may equally derive from Marianus/Marius, a separate Roman name that became conflated with Maria over time.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Mariana

Popularity of Mariana

Mariana peaked at #165 in 2005, when 2,062 baby girls were given the name, and in 2024 it ranked #242 with 1,296 girls. It's still a familiar name, just a little less common than it was at its height.

Names Like Mariana

These names share Mariana’s style, era or origin.

• Amora
• Araceli
• Catalina
• Dulce
• Esmeralda
• Isabela

FAQ

What does the name Mariana mean?

Feminine of Marianus (from Roman Marius), or a Maria+Anna blend. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Mariana?

Mariana is pronounced mar-ee-AH-nuh (IPA: /mɑːriˈɑːnə/).

Is Mariana a popular name right now?

Mariana peaked at #165 in 2005 and is ranked #242 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1888–2024.)

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