Mariana
mair-ee-AH-nuh
✦ Meaning
“Spanish/Portuguese feminine form of Marianus, combining Maria with a suffix suggesting grace. Associated with the sea ('maris'), this name has romantic and spiritual dimensions.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #242 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
4
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Mariana (literary character from Shakespeare)
- Mariana Pajkić (athlete)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Widely used across Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and English cultures
People Also Ask
Spanish/Portuguese feminine form of Marianus, combining Maria with a suffix suggesting grace. Associated with the sea ('maris'), this name has romantic and spiritual dimensions.
Mariana is currently ranked #242 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Mariana include Mari, Ana, Mariana.
Names that pair beautifully with Mariana include Seraphina, Rosalind, Lavinia, Leander, Stellan.