Drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved
Maryan is a variant of Marion or Mary, likely originating from the Hebrew name Miryam. It carries the traditional meanings associated with Mary, including 'bitter' or 'beloved,' and has been used across various cultures as a melodic alternative to more common forms.
Less common today
Maryan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,924 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former New Zealand Minister of Health
Art historian and curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
