Maricella

.A less common spelling of Maricela that may appeal to English speakers, this name blends Maria with Celia. As such, it could mean "Maria of the Heavens", in honor of the Virgin Mary, however, you could also mix the various meanings of Maria with that of Celia, to give you "drop of the sea in heaven", "bitter heavens" or "beloved heaven".

It might additionally be considered as spin on Marcella, meaning "warlike, little warrior", and relating to the Roman god of war.

Pronounced mar-i-SEL-uh.

As of October 2026, Maricella ranked #6042 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2318 in 1971.