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Marisela
OriginSpanish and Italian form of Maria
Meaning"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · girls#5055
2025 SSA
About Marisela
An elaboration of Marisa, a combination of Maria and Louisa. 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).
Marisela is also given to boys.
Pronounced mar-ee-SEL-uh.
As of October 2026, Marisela ranked #9727 in US births in 1994 SSA, peaked at #4417 in 1978.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Boys #5,000
Girls #4,335
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #3,213 | 51 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #2,875 | 61 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #3,829 | 40 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #4,123 | 36 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #4,302 | 33 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #3,534 | 44 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #4,053 | 35 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #3,849 | 39 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #3,803 | 40 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #4,094 | 36 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #4,335 | 33 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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- Marisela CantúGirl
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