Mariela
Mariela is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Combination of Maria (drop of the sea, beloved, or bitter) and Ella/Ela (light or God).
Origin and history
Mariela is a blend of Maria and Ella or Ela, commonly used in Spanish-speaking regions and adopted into U.S. usage. It combines classical roots associated with grace and bitterness. It maintains steady popularity in the United States, appealing to families seeking a melodic, traditional-leaning name.
Popularity in the United States
11,660 babies in the United States have been named Mariela since 1880. It ranks #1498 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1230.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.4 %)
- TX (21.8 %)
- NY (7.2 %)
- IL (6.1 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 94 |
| 1970-1980 | 470 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,218 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,558 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,689 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,657 |
| 2020-2029 | 968 |
Famous people named Mariela
- Mariela Castro: Activist, Politician
- Mariela Alcalá: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Mari, Ela
Fun facts
- Mariela developed as a romantic portmanteau blending Maria with names ending in -ela, such as Estela or Isabela.
- While widely popular in Latin America and Spain, Mariela transcribes smoothly into English phonetics.