Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Marianna
Marianna is a girl baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Beloved, bitter". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Marianna often also consider Maryanna.
Marianna meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Beloved, bitter
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Marianna to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Marianna as M·A·R·I·A·N·N·A, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Marianna is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Marianna variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Mariannaa, Mariannae, Mariannay, Mariann.
- Nicknames: Mari and M.
- Middle names: Pair Marianna with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Marianna middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Maryanna, Mariana, Marina, Marna, Marianne — full picks on the sibling names for Marianna guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Marianna? Browse our names like Marianna guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Marianna
What does the name Marianna mean?
Marianna means "Beloved, bitter" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Marianna?
Marianna originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Marianna?
Marianna has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Marianna a boy's or girl's name?
Marianna is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Marianna in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Marianna sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Marianna?
Names that share Marianna's sound and style include Maryanna, Mariana, Marina, Marna, Marianne.
What middle names pair well with Marianna?
Good middle-name fits for Marianna pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Marianna is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Marianna is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Marianna?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Marianna share its rhythm without rhyming — Maryanna, Mariana, Marina all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.