Drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved
A variant of Mariana, which is a combination of the names Mary and Ana. It carries the complex etymological history of Mary, often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved', blended with the grace of Ana.
Less common today
Mariyana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,340 in 2015.
Russian powerlifter and world record holder
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Bulgaria
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
