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Mariani

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Pronounced mar-ee-AH-nee /ˌmɑr.iˈɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Mariani is an Italian surname, a patronymic form of Mariano (from Latin Marianus, 'of Marius', later read as a Marian name honouring Mary). Used here as a girl's given name, it also reads simply as an elaboration of Maria. Routes into given-name use are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname turned given name: Mariani is Italian, from Mariano — a Marian name in the family of Maria (said 'mar-ee-AH-nee').
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Origin LowItalian, Latin
MeaningMariani is an Italian surname, a patronymic form of Mariano (from Latin Marianus, 'of Marius', later read as a Marian name honouring Mary). Used here as a girl's given name, it also reads simply as an elaboration of Maria. Routes into given-name use are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#10842 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 69

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320012023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mariani is an Italian surname, formed from Mariano — Latin Marianus, 'of Marius', reread over the centuries as a Marian name. Its use as a girl's given name in the U.S. is modern and likely leans on its closeness to Maria and Mariana. The route is uncertain, which we note (said 'mar-ee-AH-nee').

It is very rare for girls in the U.S. Rare, Italianate, and lyrical.

Did you know? Mariani is one of Italy's common surnames, a patronymic of Mariano — Latin Marianus, 'of Marius', long reinterpreted as a name honouring Mary. As a girl's first name it is a modern move, and the route is uncertain (said 'mar-ee-AH-nee').
Overall data confidence 33%
References — Mariani — Italian surname from Mariano (Latin Marianus); given-name use modern

Variations

MarianaMarianneMariano

Nicknames

MariAniRia

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If you like Mariani…

Mariana— the nearest given-name form
Marianne— a like Marian name in the same family
Maria— the classic at the root
Giavanni— echoes that soft -ni sound
Aviani— shares the -ni ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mariani mean?

Mariani is an Italian surname from Mariano (Latin Marianus, 'of Marius'), long read as a Marian name. Its given-name route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mariani?

It's said mar-ee-AH-nee /ˌmɑr.iˈɑ.ni/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Mariani a boy or girl name?

Mariani is used here as a girl's name; as a surname it belongs to families of any sex.

How popular is Mariani?

Mariani is very rare for girls in the U.S.

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