Is Marbella a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Marbella is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Marbella?

It’s currently ranked #847 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Marbella?

mar-BEL-uh · IPA: /mɑːrˈbɛlə/

Marbella Girl

Popularity: #847 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmar-BEL-uh / mɑːrˈbɛlə

Spanish; Arabic

Meaning

Spanish: 'from Marbella'; Arabic: 'a place of the sea'

Historical & Cultural Background

Marbella is a coastal city in southern Spain, known for its beautiful beaches and rich history. The name is derived from the city's name, which has Arabic roots, reflecting the region's Moorish influence. It has gained popularity as a given name in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

The name Marbella has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States.

Variants

Marbela

International Variants

Marbella (Spanish)
Marbela (Spanish)

Famous people named Marbella

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Fictional characters named Marbella

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Sibling Suggestions

Isabella Gabriella Sofia Anabella Mirabella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marbella was first seen in the United States in 1971. Marbella has ranked as high as #1257 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Marbella has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marbella (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	32	48%
TX	21	32%
AZ	8	12%
NY	5	8%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1971	5
1972	6
1973	8
1974	13
1975	6
1976	11
1977	10
1978	8
1979	7
1980	10
1981	8
1982	10
1983	17
1984	10
1985	17
1986	14
1987	7
1988	15
1989	21
1990	18
1991	39
1992	33
1993	27
1994	33
1995	48
1996	37
1997	46
1998	31
1999	47
2000	51
2001	39
2002	45
2003	65
2004	58
2005	54
2006	87
2007	93
2008	67
2009	52
2010	59
2011	67
2012	83
2013	48
2014	72
2015	80
2016	72
2017	74
2018	65
2019	75
2020	61
2021	84
2022	87
2023	101
2024	103