Mariella

Italian and Dutch diminutive of Maria

"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

Mariella Origin and Meaning

The name Mariella is a girl's name of Italian, Dutch origin meaning "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved".

Lilting and nearly unknown here, with the currently popular ella ending, makes a good Marissa alternative.

The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

Mariella Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1231 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Mariella

• 1231 Nameberry 2025
• 109 Unique 2023
• 980 England 2015
• 110 Germany 2016

20 Names Similar to Mariella

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Mariella.

• Marielle
• Melina
• Milena
• Emiliana
• Katia
• Aileen
• Gisele
• Adina
• Evelina
• Corinna
• Katya
• Daria
• Lillia
• Evangelina
• Audra
• Carina
• Adela
• Davina
• Amina
• Lorena

Famous People Named Mariella

• Mariella Frostrup British television presenter and journalist
• Mariella Balbuena Torres birth name of Mari Apache, Mexican pro wrestler
• Mariella Devia Italian operatic soprano
• Maria Giuliana "Mariella" Nava Italian singer,songwriter
• Mariella Adani Italian operatic soprano
• Mariella Lotti (born Maria Camilla Pianotti) Italian actress
• Mariella Farré (born Gabriella Filomeno) Swiss singer
• Mariella Valentini Italian actress

The name Mariella in Pop Culture

• Mariella Fyfe a character in Rosamond Lehmann's book 'Dusty Answer', first published in 1927.

International Variations of the name Mariella

• Marielle French