Marisela Girl

Popularity: #922 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: mah-ree-SEH-lah /mɑːrɪˈsɛlə/

Origin: Spanish; Latin

Meaning: Spanish: combination of María and Isela; Latin: 'of the sea'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Marisela is a modern Spanish name that is believed to have originated as a combination of the names Maria and Celia. Maria, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, has roots in the biblical tradition, where Miriam is the sister of Moses and Aaron, a significant figure in the Old Testament.

The name Maria has been widely used across various cultures and languages, evolving through Greek as Maria, Latin as Maria, and into Old French before becoming prevalent in English. Celia, on the other hand, comes from the Latin name Caelia, which means "heavenly" or "of the sky." The fusion of these two names into Marisela likely occurred in the 20th century, reflecting a trend in Spanish-speaking cultures to create unique names by blending traditional ones.

Historically, the name Maria has been associated with numerous saints and has held a prominent place in Christian tradition, particularly in Catholicism, where the Virgin Mary is venerated. The name Celia, while less common, has also been used in various literary and religious contexts, contributing to the cultural richness of the name Marisela.

The combination of these names encapsulates a sense of reverence and beauty, which may have contributed to its appeal. Culturally, Marisela carries connotations of grace and femininity, drawing on the attributes associated with both Maria and Celia.

The name's melodic quality and its roots in significant historical figures lend it a timeless quality. While diminutive forms such as Mari or Sela may arise in familial or affectionate contexts, the name Marisela stands on its own, embodying a blend of heritage and modernity that resonates within Spanish-speaking communities.

Famous people named Marisela

In this section, you will find notable people named Marisela. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Marisela who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Marisela is a singer best known for her albums such as Contracorriente, No Tengo Nada, and Enamorada de Ti.

Marisela is a television personality best known for her work on various Mexican entertainment programs.

Sibling suggestions

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

MarianaIsabellaSelenaLucianaGabriela

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Marisela. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MarinaMarisolMirandaMireyaMirella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marisela was first seen in the United States in 1945.

Marisela has ranked as high as #898 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Arizona, and Florida.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Marisela 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 Marisela 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 Marisela.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 26 0 26
2024 34 0 34
2023 36 0 36
2022 40 0 40
2021 39 0 39
2020 35 0 35
2019 44 0 44
2018 33 0 33
2017 36 0 36
2016 40 0 40
2015 61 0 61
2014 51 0 51
2013 56 0 56
2012 60 0 60
2011 60 0 60
2010 76 0 76
2009 100 0 100
2008 112 0 112
2007 109 0 109
2006 125 0 125
2005 130 0 130
2004 134 0 134
2003 136 0 136
2002 143 0 143
2001 151 0 151
2000 182 0 182
1999 171 0 171
1998 175 0 175
1997 196 0 196
1996 218 0 218
1995 199 0 199
1994 241 5 236
1993 247 0 247
1992 313 0 313
1991 315 0 315
1990 365 0 365
1989 377 8 369
1988 310 0 310
1987 311 0 311
1986 336 0 336
1985 418 8 410
1984 174 0 174
1983 152 0 152
1982 144 0 144
1981 191 0 191
1980 236 0 236
1979 256 0 256
1978 229 8 221
1977 278 0 278
1976 285 0 285
1975 195 0 195
1974 208 0 208
1973 185 0 185
1972 149 0 149
1971 162 0 162
1970 149 0 149
1969 118 0 118
1968 101 0 101
1967 87 0 87
1966 90 0 90
1965 83 0 83
1964 67 0 67
1963 61 0 61
1962 67 0 67
1961 57 0 57
1960 35 0 35
1959 39 0 39
1958 42 0 42
1957 37 0 37
1956 29 0 29
1955 35 0 35
1954 29 0 29
1953 26 0 26
1952 29 0 29
1951 10 0 10
1950 13 0 13
1949 23 0 23
1948 9 0 9
1947 5 0 5
1945 12 0 12

Top States for Marisela (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 10
59%
CA 7
41%