Mariana
How to say it: mah-ree-AN-uh · /ˌmɑriˈænə/
Blend of Maria (of the sea or bitterness) and Ana (grace); widely used across Romance-language cultures.
Mariana was the 236th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,192 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are up about 6% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #233 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #236 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,192 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,210 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | +6% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #233 |
| In France, 2025 | #625 among girls’ names, 45 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Well used since its high in the 2000s, Mariana slipped only slightly. It stays close to its peak and should rise.
What goes with it
Flowing across syllables with soft sounds and a gentle ease that travels well. Sofia shares the style.
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Nicknames
- Mari
- Ana
- Mara
- Ria
Honouring a Mariana in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mariana is about 1 in 93.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #625 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Mariana
- Mariana Pajón (born 1991)Colombian cyclist
- Mariana Ximenes (born 1981)Brazilian actress
- Mariana Mazzucato (born 1968)Italian-American economist, professor (University College London)
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