Mariela

Mariela 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 173 girls in the United States.

Mariela at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mariela

Mariela 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, Mariela first appears in Social Security records in 1958. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #471 in 1992, and in 2024 173 babies received the name — 11,475 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mariela in US records

First recorded (US)
1958
Best US rank
#471 in 1992
Peak year
1992
Babies named Mariela in 2024
173
Total since 1880
11,475

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mariela mean?

The meaning of Mariela 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 Mariela a boy or girl name?

Mariela is a girl name. In 2024, 173 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mariela?

Mariela comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Mariela?

Mariela first appears in US records in 1958. Its best-ever ranking was #471 in 1992, and 173 babies were given the name in 2024.

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