Mariana
Mariana is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “a blend of Maria and Anna.” It ranked #260 in the United States in 2025. A compound of Maria and Anna, Mariana is one of the most beloved names in the Portuguese-speaking world.
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how do you pronounce Mariana?
mah-ree-AH-nah
where does the name Mariana come from?
A Latinized form of Marian, from Mary or from Mary and Ann, and also the feminine of the rare Roman name Mariānus, from Marius; in the Christian era these threads merged with Maria. The masculine equivalent, Marianus, became Mariano in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
It carries double spiritual grace — the Virgin Mary and her mother Saint Anne. The name has been popular across centuries and social classes in Portugal and Brazil.
how popular is this name?
Mariana has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 47 years since 1975, and fell outside it for 4. It peaked at #165 in 2005, and ranked #260 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #260 |
| 2024 | #242 |
| 2023 | #245 |
| 2022 | #243 |
| 2021 | #250 |
| 2020 | #272 |
| 2019 | #266 |
| 2018 | #286 |
| 2017 | #300 |
| 2016 | #292 |
| 2010 | #261 |
| 2005 | #165 |
| 2000 | #331 |
| 1990 | #508 |
| 1980 | #703 |
| 1975 | #998 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Mariana fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Mariana?
- Mariana Alcoforado (attributed author of the Portuguese Letters)
- Mariana, Queen consort of Spain
what are the nicknames and variants of Mariana?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Mariana?
what names go well with Mariana?
Sibling names that share Mariana's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Mariana
What does the name Mariana mean?
Mariana means “a blend of Maria and Anna”.
What is the origin of the name Mariana?
Mariana comes from the Latin naming tradition. Related forms include Marian.
How popular is the name Mariana?
Mariana ranked #260 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2005, at #165, and it has spent 47 years in the top 1,000 since 1975.
Is Mariana a boy or girl name?
Mariana is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Mariana?
Mariana is pronounced mah-ree-AH-nah, with 4 syllables.
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