Mariella
Mariella is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Wished-for child, bitter, or beloved; diminutive of Maria.
Origin and history
Mariella is an Italian diminutive elaboration of Maria, combined with the suffix -ella. It carries the traditional meanings associated with Mary, often interpreted as 'wished-for child' or 'bitter sea'. In the United States, it is a gently rising choice that offers a soft, melodic alternative to traditional classic names.
Popularity in the United States
5,213 babies in the United States have been named Mariella since 1880. It ranks #2393 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1032.
States where it is most popular
- CA (20 %)
- NY (17.3 %)
- TX (14.7 %)
- FL (8 %)
- NJ (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 41 |
| 1920-1930 | 115 |
| 1930-1940 | 96 |
| 1940-1950 | 76 |
| 1950-1960 | 57 |
| 1960-1970 | 110 |
| 1970-1980 | 130 |
| 1980-1990 | 230 |
| 1990-2000 | 395 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,031 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,605 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,327 |
Famous people named Mariella
- Mariella Frostrup: journalist, presenter
Nicknames
Mari, Ella, Ellie, Mimi
Fun facts
- Mariella originated in Italy as an endearing pet form of Maria before gaining recognition as a standalone name globally.
- More than a quarter of all U.S. births registered with the name Mariella since 1880 have occurred in the last few years.