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Mariela
OriginSpanish diminutive of Maria
Meaning"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#1232
2025 SSA
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Mariela
Variant of Mariella
Mariela is also given to boys.
Pronounced mah-ree-EH-luh.
As of October 2026, Mariela ranked #1232 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #471 in 1992.
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 | #1,365 | 171 | 95.7 |
| 2015 | #1,559 | 141 | 79 |
| 2016 | #1,620 | 136 | 76.7 |
| 2017 | #1,747 | 121 | 70.1 |
| 2018 | #1,502 | 146 | 85.8 |
| 2019 | #1,635 | 130 | 77.5 |
| 2020 | #1,530 | 139 | 86 |
| 2021 | #1,617 | 130 | 79.2 |
| 2022 | #1,333 | 177 | 107.9 |
| 2023 | #1,369 | 165 | 102.8 |
| 2024 | #1,324 | 173 | 106.8 |
| 2025 | #1,232 | 183 | 113.9 |
World rankings
Mariela for girls
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