Maryelle Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAIR-ee-el /ˈmɛr.i.ɛl/
Origin: Hebrew; French
Meaning: Hebrew: Sea of bitterness; French: Bitter
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Maryelle is a modern variation derived from the name Mary, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Miriam. The etymology of Miriam is somewhat debated, but it is often interpreted to mean "beloved" or "wished-for child." The name was adopted into Greek as Maria and subsequently into Latin as Maria, which became prevalent in various forms across Europe.
The transition into English occurred through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where Mary became widely used in England, influenced by the popularity of the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition. Throughout history, the name Mary has been borne by numerous significant figures, including Mary, the mother of Jesus, who is a central figure in Christianity and revered in various other religious traditions.
The name gained further prominence through its association with various saints, including Saint Mary Magdalene, and was frequently used in biblical translations, such as the King James Bible published in 1611, which solidified its place in Christian culture. The name has also been borne by queens and notable historical figures, enhancing its cultural significance.
Maryelle, as a diminutive or derivative form, reflects a trend in the evolution of names where suffixes are added to create variations that retain the essence of the original. The name Mary has been associated with qualities such as purity and motherhood, largely due to its biblical connections.
This cultural resonance has allowed the name and its variations, including Maryelle, to endure through centuries, often embodying ideals of grace and virtue in various artistic and literary contexts.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Maryelle was first seen in the United States in 2006.
Maryelle has ranked as high as #1363 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Maryelle has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Maryelle 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 Maryelle was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Maryelle
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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 Maryelle.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |