Holding steady.
Popularity of Mauriana since 1996
Babies named Mauriana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Mauriana is a modern American invention, first recorded in 1996, that combines the familiar Maur- root (from names like Maurice) with the popular -iana suffix heard in Ariana and Mariana. Though it has never cracked the top 1,000, it saw its peak recorded usage in 2006, a decade that saw many similar 'a-ending' elaborations. Its trajectory has since stabilized, with steady but minimal annual births spread across the country. The name offers a feminine, lyrical sound without the weight of a fixed meaning, making it a flexible choice for parents seeking something distinctive but intuitively recognizable.
Mauriana is a modern American coinage, likely formed by blending the Maur- element (common in Maurice, from Latin Mauritius, 'Moorish' or 'dark') with the fashionable feminine suffix -iana (as in Ariana, Mariana). It emerged in the late 20th century and has seen occasional use, especially in the 2000s, without deep historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mauri, Riana, Ana
Variants: Maureana, Maurianna
Sibling names for Mauriana
Names that share Mauriana's style, for a brother or sister.
