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mah-ree-SEL-ah
Maricela
OriginSpanish, combination of Maria and Celia, Hebrew, Latin
Meaning"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + heaven"
GenderGirl
About Maricela
The name Maricela peaked for girls at #453 in 1977. The name is most popular in Arizona, Arizona, and Arizona. Maricela is occasionally used for boys in 1990.
Pronounced mah-ree-SEL-ah.
As of September 2026, Maricela ranked #2712 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #453 in 1977.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,438 | 75 | 42 |
| 2015 | #3,017 | 57 | 31.9 |
| 2016 | #2,456 | 75 | 42.3 |
| 2017 | #2,825 | 60 | 34.8 |
| 2018 | #2,637 | 66 | 38.8 |
| 2019 | #3,315 | 48 | 28.6 |
| 2020 | #3,256 | 48 | 29.7 |
| 2021 | #3,372 | 47 | 28.6 |
| 2022 | #3,346 | 48 | 29.3 |
| 2023 | #2,805 | 61 | 38 |
| 2024 | #3,063 | 53 | 32.7 |
| 2025 | #2,712 | 64 | 39.8 |
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Maricela in pop culture
- Maricela from "Spirit Riding: Free"
a 2017 Netflix Original Series
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