Marcelia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmar-SEL-ee-uh / mɑːrˈsɛliəLatin; Spanish
Meaning
Latin: Little warrior; Spanish: Young warrior
Historical & Cultural Background
Marcelia is derived from the Latin name Marcellus, which means 'little warrior.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. The name has historical roots in Roman culture, where it was associated with strength and valor. Marcelia is often seen as a feminine variant of Marcellus, reflecting a trend of adapting masculine names for female use.
Trend Summary
Marcelia has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marcel
- Marcy
International Variants
- Marcela (Spanish)
- Marcelle (French)
- Marcellina (Italian)
Famous people named Marcelia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marcelia was first seen in the United States in 1920. Marcelia has ranked as high as #1115 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Marcelia has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marcelia
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |