Of Mary; related to the Virgin Mary
Mariani is a Latinate surname-turned-given name derived from Marianus. It is deeply associated with the Marian devotions in the Catholic Church, signifying a connection to the Virgin Mary. While rare as a first name in the United States, it carries a sense of heritage and religious devotion.
Less common today
Mariani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,653 in 2025.
A character in the Indonesian film 'Suzzanna: Buried Alive' Β· Suzzanna: Buried Alive
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).