Mariana
Mariana first appears in US records in 1888. It peaked in 2005, when 2,062 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,192.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Mariana popular?
Steady Mariana has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2005.
| 2020s | 7,371 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11,013 | |
| 2000s | 15,830 | |
| 1990s | 6,121 | |
| 1980s | 2,291 | |
| 1970s | 1,025 | |
| 1960s | 486 | |
| 1950s | 314 | |
| 1940s | 306 | |
| 1930s | 322 | |
| 1920s | 412 | |
| 1910s | 271 | |
| 1900s | 80 | |
| 1890s | 35 | |
| 1880s | 10 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Mariana mean?
The Spanish form of the Latin Mariana, feminine of Marianus, a name derived from the Roman family name Marius (itself of uncertain meaning). From early times it was reinterpreted as a derivative of María, blending the two associations.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mariana mean?
Mariana means of Marius; of Mary. The Spanish form of the Latin Mariana, feminine of Marianus, a name derived from the Roman family name Marius (itself of uncertain meaning). From early times it was reinterpreted as a derivative of María, blending the two associations.
What is the origin of the name Mariana?
Mariana is of spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Mariana?
Mariana is pronounced “mah-ree-AH-nah.”
Is Mariana a boy or a girl name?
Mariana is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Mariana a popular name right now?
Mariana has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2005.
How popular is the name Mariana?
In 2025, Mariana ranked #261 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Mariana most popular?
Mariana was most popular in 2005, when about 2,062 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Mariana?
Names similar to Mariana include Mercedes, Carmen, Catalina, Ximena, Lucía.
What names go well with Mariana?
spanish names that pair well with Mariana include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.