Maricela

Maricela is a girl's name of Spanish 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 53 girls in the United States.

Maricela at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Maricela

Maricela belongs to the Spanish 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, Maricela first appears in Social Security records in 1944. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #453 in 1977, and in 2024 53 babies received the name — 13,012 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Maricela in US records

First recorded (US)
1944
Best US rank
#453 in 1977
Peak year
1977
Babies named Maricela in 2024
53
Total since 1880
13,012

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Maricela mean?

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

Is Maricela a boy or girl name?

Maricela is a girl name. In 2024, 53 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Maricela?

Maricela comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Maricela?

Maricela first appears in US records in 1944. Its best-ever ranking was #453 in 1977, and 53 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.