Marcella

Marcella is a girl's name of Italian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 236 girls in the United States.

Marcella at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Italian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marcella

Marcella belongs to the Italian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marcella first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #155 in 1922, and in 2024 236 babies received the name — 65,337 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marcella in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#155 in 1922
Peak year
1922
Babies named Marcella in 2024
236
Total since 1880
65,337

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marcella mean?

The meaning of Marcella is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Italian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marcella a boy or girl name?

Marcella is a girl name. In 2024, 236 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marcella?

Marcella comes from the Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Marcella?

Marcella first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #155 in 1922, and 236 babies were given the name in 2024.

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