Maricella Girl

Popularity: #928 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mah-ree-CHEL-lah /mɑːrɪˈtʃɛlə/

Origin: Spanish; Italian

Meaning: Spanish: Little Mary; Italian: Sea of Bitterness

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Maricella is a compound name derived from two distinct components: "Maria" and "Cecilia." The name Maria has its roots in the Hebrew name Miriam, which is believed to mean "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness." This name was adopted into Greek as Maria and later into Latin, where it became widely used in Christian contexts, particularly due to its association with the Virgin Mary. The second component, Cecilia, originates from the Latin name Caecilia, which is derived from the Latin word "caecus," meaning "blind." Saint Cecilia, a Christian martyr from the 2nd or 3rd century, is the patron saint of musicians, and her feast day is celebrated on November 22, further solidifying the name's significance in Christian tradition.

Maricella likely emerged as a feminine name in the late 20th century, combining the revered qualities of both Maria and Cecilia. The name reflects a rich tapestry of cultural and religious history, as both Maria and Cecilia have been prominent figures in various Christian texts and traditions.

The name's dual heritage embodies themes of faith, resilience, and artistry, resonating with the values associated with both saints. The combination of these names may have been influenced by the practice of creating compound names in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking regions, where such combinations are common.

Culturally, Maricella carries connotations of grace and strength, drawing from the virtues associated with its components. The name evokes a sense of reverence and connection to historical figures who have inspired devotion and admiration throughout the centuries.

While diminutive forms such as "Mari" or "Ceci" may be used informally, the full name Maricella encapsulates a blend of heritage that honors both its linguistic roots and its historical significance.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Maricella, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MarianaMarcelaMariaMirellaMirabella

Similar names

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maricella was first seen in the United States in 1949.

Maricella has ranked as high as #4114 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Arizona, New York, and New Mexico.

In the past 5 years the name Maricella has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Maricella is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Maricella was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Maricella.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 20 20
2024 12 12
2023 15 15
2022 16 16
2021 12 12
2020 11 11
2019 16 16
2018 19 19
2017 15 15
2016 15 15
2015 26 26
2014 19 19
2013 20 20
2012 14 14
2011 16 16
2010 24 24
2009 26 26
2008 24 24
2007 31 31
2006 30 30
2005 27 27
2004 42 42
2003 38 38
2002 38 38
2001 37 37
2000 35 35
1999 33 33
1998 57 57
1997 41 41
1996 36 36
1995 34 34
1994 34 34
1993 43 43
1992 34 34
1991 43 43
1990 37 37
1989 37 37
1988 32 32
1987 34 34
1986 33 33
1985 22 22
1984 29 29
1983 23 23
1982 18 18
1981 28 28
1980 37 37
1979 30 30
1978 34 34
1977 25 25
1976 27 27
1975 33 33
1974 29 29
1973 22 22
1972 18 18
1971 34 34
1970 15 15
1969 24 24
1968 15 15
1967 9 9
1966 8 8
1965 13 13
1964 17 17
1963 12 12
1962 12 12
1961 13 13
1960 12 12
1959 8 8
1958 10 10
1957 5 5
1953 6 6
1952 5 5
1949 5 5

Top States for Maricella (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
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