Drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved
A rare elaboration of Mary or Maria, likely influenced by the name Mariana. It combines the traditional roots of Mary, often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'beloved,' with a lyrical, Latinate suffix.
Less common today
Marriana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,719 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
