Mariana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Mariana has Latin origins, combining elements from 'Marius' and 'Ana', meaning graceful. It has evolved through various historical forms and has been embraced in many cultures, particularly in connection with religious significance. While it has no direct biblical reference, its traits are often linked with grace and elegance. The name remains popular today and is associated with notable individuals in various fields.

The name Mariana is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Mariana has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Mariana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9749th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9449th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13873rd out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1245th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1343rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1793rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1214th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 596th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 239th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 280th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mariana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mariana"

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Pronunciation

/ˌmɛrɪˈɑːnə/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Mariana is derived from the Latin names 'Marius' and 'Ana'. 'Marius' is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the Roman family name 'Marius', while 'Ana' stems from the Hebrew name 'Hannah', meaning 'grace'.

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Meaning

graceful

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Language Evolution

Marius, Ana, Marianna, Mariana

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Historical Usage

The name Mariana gained popularity in the Middle Ages among Christians in Europe due to its association with saints and religious figures.

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Variants & Derivatives

Maria, Marianne, Marianna, Mary

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Modern Popularity & Image

Mariana is currently perceived as a feminine and elegant name, popular in various cultures, especially in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.

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Famous People

Mariana Trench (the deepest part of the world's oceans, named after the name's association with the Virgin Mary), Mariana Enriquez (Argentinian author known for her short stories), Mariana Pajón (Colombian BMX rider and Olympic gold medalist)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mariana"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Mariana"

"Mariana" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 9749th of 10718 8
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 9449th of 16616 38
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 13873rd of 24088 39
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1245th of 9107 665
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1343rd of 9204 598
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1793rd of 12526 670
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1214th of 19264 1,515
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 596th of 27321 5,754
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 239th of 35406 21,588
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 280th of 30306 13,841

Regional Popularity of "Mariana" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 55.42%
3501st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Mariana" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
75.21%
1065th/1416
80.64%
1112th/1379
43.70%
1034th/2366
62.61%
715th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 75.06%
1168th/1556
45.13%
1062nd/2353
59.99%
928th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 63.05%
1532nd/2430
48.23%
1376th/2853
45.01%
1249th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
52.95%
1555th/2937
35.46%
1235th/3483
32.15%
1131st/3518
17.98%
727th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
25.81%
951st/3685
17.05%
763rd/4475
12.96%
673rd/5194
6.02%
380th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
7.68%
352nd/4582
6.84%
353rd/5164
3.24%
237th/7313
2.30%
172nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
8.71%
347th/3984
7.51%
337th/4487
3.77%
257th/6822
3.57%
224th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Mariana"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Mariana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.