Mariana Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Girl Names Like Mariana

Mariana Name Origin: Spanish
Pronunciation: m(air)-ee-ah-nah
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Mariana Name Meaning

While the name’s origins may have a negative connotation, the meaning of Mariana has evolved over time. Today, the name is associated with grace, beauty, and elegance. It also evokes images of strong, independent women who are not afraid to stand up for themselves and what they believe in.

Origins of the Name Mariana

The name Mariana is of Latin origin, and is a combination of two names: “Maria,” meaning “bitter,” and “Anna,” meaning “gracious.” So the name Mariana can be translated to mean “bitter grace.”

Popularity of the Name Mariana

Mariana has been a popular name for centuries. In the 19th century, it was a popular name in Spain and Portugal and later on it spread to Latin America. Today, it is still a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries, as well as in the United States, where it has consistently been in the top 1000 names for baby girls since the late 1800s.

Famous Marianas

Some famous women who have borne the name Mariana include:

Mariana Pajón, a Colombian BMX cyclist and two-time Olympic gold medalist.
Mariana Ximenes, a Brazilian actress and model.
Mariana Atencio, an American journalist and television host.
Mariana Mazzucato, a leading economist who is known for her work on innovation and the role of the state in driving growth.

Final Thoughts on the Name Mariana

In short, the name Mariana has a rich history, a beautiful meaning, and has been borne by many strong and accomplished women. It’s a name that’s sure to stand the test of time and continue to be a popular choice for parents for years to come. So, if you’re expecting a baby girl, consider the name Mariana, it’s a choice that’s sure to be a hit!

Mariana Name Popularity

How popular is the name Mariana? Here’s everything we know.

Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
1912	—	7	0.0014%
1913	—	6	0.0011%
1914	—	6	0.0009%
1915	—	10	0.0011%
1916	—	10	0.001%
1917	—	18	0.0018%
1918	—	11	0.001%
1919	—	11	0.0011%
1920	—	19	0.0017%
1921	—	7	0.0006%
1922	—	23	0.0021%
1923	—	15	0.0013%
1924	—	17	0.0015%
1925	—	28	0.0025%
1926	—	13	0.0012%
1927	—	8	0.0007%
1928	—	15	0.0014%
1929	—	19	0.0018%
1930	—	24	0.0023%
1931	—	20	0.002%
1932	—	0	0%
1933	—	6	0.0006%
1934	—	8	0.0008%
1935	—	10	0.001%
1936	—	9	0.0009%
1937	—	9	0.0009%
1938	—	14	0.0014%
1939	—	5	0.0005%
1940	—	7	0.0007%
1941	—	12	0.0011%
1942	—	12	0.001%
1943	—	15	0.0011%
1944	—	14	0.0011%
1945	—	14	0.0011%
1946	—	12	0.0008%
1947	—	14	0.0008%
1948	—	17	0.0011%
1949	—	5	0.0003%
1950	—	11	0.0007%
1951	—	6	0.0004%
1952	—	0	0%
1953	—	7	0.0004%
1954	—	21	0.0011%
1955	—	18	0.001%
1956	—	15	0.0008%
1957	—	8	0.0004%
1958	—	18	0.001%
1959	—	19	0.001%
1960	—	13	0.0007%
1961	—	24	0.0013%
1962	—	21	0.0011%
1963	—	33	0.0018%
1964	—	28	0.0016%
1965	—	27	0.0017%
1966	—	23	0.0015%
1967	—	18	0.0012%
1968	—	36	0.0024%
1969	—	40	0.0026%
1970	—	54	0.0034%
1971	—	65	0.0043%
1972	—	68	0.005%
1973	—	46	0.0035%
1974	—	60	0.0046%
1975	—	90	0.007%
1976	—	72	0.0056%
1977	—	92	0.0068%
1978	—	89	0.0066%
1979	—	109	0.0077%
1980	—	204	0.014%
1981	—	184	0.0125%
1982	—	139	0.0093%
1983	—	158	0.0107%
1984	—	160	0.0108%
1985	—	182	0.012%
1986	—	160	0.0106%
1987	—	179	0.0117%
1988	—	225	0.0144%
1989	—	311	0.0193%
1990	—	431	0.026%
1991	—	405	0.0248%
1992	—	388	0.0243%
1993	—	457	0.0293%
1994	—	522	0.034%
1995	—	581	0.0386%
1996	—	583	0.0389%
1997	—	612	0.0414%
1998	—	838	0.056%
1999	—	869	0.058%
2000	—	910	0.0596%
2001	—	1,126	0.0747%
2002	—	1,202	0.0802%
2003	—	1,267	0.0833%
2004	—	1,961	0.1287%
2005	—	2,047	0.1339%
2006	—	1,971	0.1259%
2007	—	1,953	0.1238%
2008	—	1,651	0.1068%
2009	—	1,453	0.0972%
2010	—	1,227	0.0851%
2011	—	1,039	0.0729%
2012	—	1,002	0.0703%
2013	—	920	0.0646%
2014	—	985	0.0676%
2015	—	1,053	0.0724%
2016	—	1,087	0.0754%
2017	—	1,050	0.0752%
2018	—	1,122	0.0817%
2019	—	1,222	0.0903%
2020	—	1,075	0.0845%
2021	—	1,133	0.0927%
2022	—	1,220	0.0925%
2023	—	1,226	0.0947%

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Names Like Mariana

If you like Mariana, you’ll love these other names like Mariana.

What names sound like Mariana?

If you like how Mariana sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Mariana.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Mariane		French
Mariann	Star of the sea	Latin
Marianna	Star of the sea	Latin
Marina	From the sea	Latin
Marinna	From the sea	Latin
Miriana	Wonderful; peace; propserous	Slavic

What names are similar to Mariana?

Find a name that’s like Mariana, but just a little bit different.

Name	Meaning	Origin
Cariana	Beloved	Latin
Kariana
Marciana	Dedicated to Mars	Latin
Marianda		French
Marlana		German

Lists With Mariana

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Siblings of Mariana

Mamas with kids named Mariana also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Irene	Peace	Greek
Kyla	Narrow strait	English

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9 Comments

Hope Aug 14 at 8:58 pm

Well 3 years ago, when me and my husband started courting. I always knew that I wanted kids, and they were always on my mind. So right off the bat I asked him all sorts of questions about kids and what his thoughts were. One particular discussion came up, where he had told me how much he wanted a daughter, and I fell in love with his story of why. Shortly after the song “Mary On A Cross” by Ghost came on, and him and I both thought it sounded like Mariana Krause. And we soon found out that was not the words, but we stuck with the name?

It is a unique and long name, so people tend to have a hard time remembering it, and so they just call her baby girl. Which is fine, but I wish it was more memorable. Instead they call her by her middle name since it is easier to remember. ??????

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Michelle Oct 1 at 8:18 am

It is strong yet elegant and can be pronounced by the Hispanic and German sides of the family

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Esther May 5 at 7:35 am

Lovely feminine name

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Mariana Nov 22 at 4:59 am

I have this name, and for the longest of time I hated it. But now with the song, “Mary on a Cross“, I feel really good about it.

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Sarah Tomlinson May 24 at 11:48 pm

I love this name and I first heard it on the Netflix series Diablaro. She is the daughter of the priest. It is a lovely name.xx

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Rosa Jan 21 at 7:59 am

I got the name from the fosters on tv and fell in love with it so did my husband.

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Ashley Nov 27 at 8:37 am

My oldest daughter who is now 6 we named her Mariana, we were in love with that name when me and my hubby saw a little girl with the name Mariana and now we just love that name! Can’t express words.

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Deseree Apr 14 at 9:34 am

I got it off of the fosters

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Lisa Radmer Nov 30 at 2:59 am

Someone said the name when was out and about shopping and i looked up in the baby books of names and i like it

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