The nameMariana
Mariana is a girl's name of Latin origin, linked to Mary and to the Roman name Marius. It is popular in Latin America and Portugal.
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Meaning
Mariana is a form of Marianus, from the Roman family name Marius, but it is usually linked to Maria and Ana.
Origin
Latin, through Spanish and Portuguese.
History
Mariana is a classic in Mexico, Colombia and Brazil. It reached the American top 170.
Famous people named Mariana
- Mariana Pajón, cyclist
- Mariana Enríquez, writer
Popularity of the name Mariana
Mariana in the United States
Mariana was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 15,862 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Mariana. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Mariana in the United States were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,235 births a year.
Mariana in the United Kingdom
Mariana was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 360 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Mariana. Half of all babies named Mariana in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 26 births a year.
Mariana in France
Mariana in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Mariana
Names from the same generation as Mariana, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mariana mean?
Mariana is a form of Marianus, from the Roman family name Marius, but it is usually linked to Maria and Ana.
What is the origin of the name Mariana?
Latin, through Spanish and Portuguese.
Is Mariana a girl's or a boy's name?
Mariana is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Mariana?
In 2024, Mariana was the 242nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 1,296 births.
What are the variants of the name Mariana?
Variants and related names of Mariana include Marius.
What are good sibling names for Mariana?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Valerie, Juliana, Celeste and Natalia for a sister, Pablo, Victor, Fabian and Francisco for a brother.
Who are famous people named Mariana?
Mariana Pajón, cyclist; Mariana Enríquez, writer.