Bitter, beloved, or drop of the sea
Mariena is a rare elaboration of Maria or Mary, likely influenced by the suffix -ena. It carries the traditional meanings associated with Mary, including 'bitter', 'beloved', or 'drop of the sea', combined with a rhythmic, lyrical ending.
Less common today
Mariena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,259 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
