How to say it
ma · ri · AN · a
/ˌmɑːr.iˈɑː.nə/
Feminine
Mariana
Of Marius, or Mary + Ana
What it means
Latin feminine of Marianus, a derivative of the Roman Marius; in Spanish, read as a blend of María and Ana.
Mariana began as the Latin Marianus, 'of Marius,' the Roman family name, and was reborn in the Spanish-speaking world as a natural fusion of María and Ana. It is one of the most common names across Latin America, Brazil, and Portugal. The Mariana Trench and the Mariana Islands carry the name too, honoring the 17th-century Spanish queen Mariana of Austria. Mari, Ana, and Nana are the everyday shorts.
Popularity over time
peaked at #165 in 2005, currently #261 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Mari and Ana both drop out cleanly; the name folds María and Ana together.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Mariana of Austria 17th-century Queen of Spain, namesake of the Mariana Islands
- Mariana Pajón Colombian BMX racer and multiple Olympic gold medalist
Spelling variants
- Marianna
- Maryana
- Marianne
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