Mariela: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced mar-ee-EL-uh · 4 syllables
Perhaps borrowed from Italian Mariella. Equivalent to Maria + -illa.
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- mar-ee-EL-uh
- US babies a year
- about 395 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Mariela?
About 395 US babies a year were named Mariela in 2021–2025. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Mariela?
Half of US adults named Mariela are older than 29; most are between 19 and 50. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Mariela
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Alejandra
- Estrella
- Dulce
- Reyna
- Reina
- Paloma
- Xiomara
- Esmeralda
- Gabriela
- Daniela
- Perla
- Shyla
- Tyla
- Paola
- Adrianna
- Viviana
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Questions about Mariela
How do you pronounce Mariela?
Mariela is pronounced mar-ee-EL-uh.
How popular is the name Mariela?
About 395 US babies a year were named Mariela in 2021–2025. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Mariela?
Half of US adults named Mariela are older than 29. Most are between 19 and 50.