Mariela

Mariela: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Mariela

  • A female given name from Spanish.

How popular is Mariela?

183U.S. babies in 2025
#471peak rank (1992)
11,668babies since 1880

Since 1880, 11,660 girls and 8 boys in the U.S. have been named Mariela (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #471 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #6472 in 1992. In 2025, 183 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Mariela FAQ

What does the name Mariela mean?

A female given name from Spanish.

What is the origin of the name Mariela?

Mariela is listed as a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Mariela?

Since 1880, 11,660 girls and 8 boys in the U.S. have been named Mariela (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #471 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #6472 in 1992. In 2025, 183 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Mariela a boy or girl name?

Mariela is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 11,660 girls and 8 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.