Mariela Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmah-REE-lah / məˈriːlə

Spanish; Latin

Meaning

Spanish: derived from 'Maria'; Latin: 'of Mary'

Historical & Cultural Background

Mariela is a diminutive form of the name Maria, which has significant religious connotations in Christianity. The name has been popular in various Spanish-speaking countries. It is often associated with femininity, though it can be used for boys in some cultures. The name reflects a blend of cultural influences, particularly from Latin and Spanish traditions.

Similar Names

MarcelMarioMariusMarinoMarcellusMarvin

Variants

  • Mariella
  • Mariel

International Variants

  • María (Spanish)
  • Mireille (French)
  • Miriam (Hebrew)

Famous people named Mariela

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Fictional characters named Mariela

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Sibling Suggestions

MarcosMateoMiguelMarianoMartínMarco

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mariela was first seen in the United States in 1992. Mariela has ranked as high as #1233 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Mariela has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mariela (1992)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19928