Mariana Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mariana is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mariana?
Mariana is spelled M-A-R-I-A-N-A. The name has 7 letters.
Mariana at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Derived from the names Maria and Ana, each of which has separate meanings; Maria commonly relates to “beloved” or “sea of bitterness”, and Ana…
- Origin
- Mariana is commonly understood as a compound name formed by combining Maria and Ana, used in various cultures with Latin and Spanish influences.
- Pronunciation
- mar-ee-AH-nah · 4 syllables
Mariana Popularity in 2025
Rank#260
Recorded Births1,192
- Girls usage fell 18 places to #260 and recorded 109 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Mariana Mean?
Derived from the names Maria and Ana, each of which has separate meanings; Maria commonly relates to “beloved” or “sea of bitterness”, and Ana is derived from “grace.”
Origin: Mariana is commonly understood as a compound name formed by combining Maria and Ana, used in various cultures with Latin and Spanish influences.
How Do You Pronounce Mariana?
Pronunciationmar-ee-AH-nah
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Mariana?
- History
- The name Mariana has been used historically within European languages, particularly in Iberian and Latin American cultures, reflecting the combination of two established names.
Mariana Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,192 | #260 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,301 | #242 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,252 | #245 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,257 | #243 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,229 | #250 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,140 | #272 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,249 | #266 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,157 | #286 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,090 | #300 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,118 | #292 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,091 | #296 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,012 | #332 |
| 2013 | Girls | 953 | #339 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,027 | #315 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,062 | #298 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,254 | #261 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,482 | #219 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,682 | #198 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,975 | #177 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,992 | #176 |
| 2006 | Boys | 7 | #9,585 |
| 2005 | Girls | 2,062 | #165 |
| 2005 | Boys | 7 | #9,115 |
When Was Mariana Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2005 · Girls
2,062 recorded births
National rank #165
2006 · Girls
1,992 recorded births
National rank #176
2004 · Girls
1,991 recorded births
National rank #171
2007 · Girls
1,975 recorded births
National rank #177
Where Mariana Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #101 | 60 |
| RI | #103 | 8 |
| TX | #150 | 211 |
| NM | #159 | 9 |
| CA | #174 | 184 |
| CO | #179 | 33 |
| ND | #195 | 5 |
| MA | #196 | 28 |