Mariana
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Grace of the sea, bitter grace
Origin: Latin/Spanish
Popularity: Ranked #261 in 2025 with 1,192 babies born.
History: Mariana surged in the 2000s-2010s as a romantic compound of Maria + Ana, hugely popular in Hispanic-American families. The Mariana Trench — the deepest point in Earth's oceans — adds scientific depth. The name represents Latin American elegance and oceanic mystery simultaneously. Mariana means depth in every sense.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Mariana? About 1 in 2,792 babies born in 2025 were named Mariana, or roughly 3.3 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mariana
What does the name Mariana mean?
Mariana means “Grace of the sea, bitter grace” from Latin/Spanish roots.
What is the origin of the name Mariana?
Mariana has Latin/Spanish origin. The traditional meaning is “Grace of the sea, bitter grace”.
How popular is Mariana?
Mariana ranked #260 in 2025 — given to 1,192 babies that year.
When was Mariana most popular?
Mariana peaked in 2005 with 2,062 babies registered that year.
Is Mariana a boy or girl name?
Mariana is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Marianas in registered births are female.
Is the name Mariana rising or falling in popularity?
Mariana has risen 12 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #272 in 2020 to #260 in 2025.
How long has Mariana been recorded?
Mariana appears in birth records across 133 years — from 1888 through 2025.