Dedicated to Mars or warlike
Martiana is a feminine derivative of the Roman name Martian, which stems from Martius, meaning 'of Mars'. In Roman mythology, Mars was the god of war, making the name's underlying meaning associated with strength and protection. It is a rare, elaborate extension of the more common Martina.
Less common today
Martiana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #13,056 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Early Christian martyr and saint
