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Marisela Girl

Popularity: #917 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmah-ree-SEH-lah / mɑːrɪˈsɛlə

Spanish; Latin

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

Marisela is a feminine name that blends elements from both Spanish and Latin origins. It is often seen as a modern name, gaining popularity in Spanish-speaking countries. The name reflects a cultural appreciation for names that combine traditional roots with contemporary flair.

Trend Summary

Marisela has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly among Hispanic communities.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Marisa
  • Isela

International Variants

  • Marisela (Spanish)
  • Marisella (Italian)

Famous people named Marisela

Fictional characters named Marisela

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marisela was first seen in the United States in 1945. Marisela has ranked as high as #755 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)

Top States for Marisela (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 10
59%
CA 7
41%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
194512
19475
19489
194923
195013
195110
195229
195326
195429
195535
195629
195737
195842
195939
196035
196157
196267
196361
196467
196583
196690
196787
1968101
1969118
1970149
1971162
1972149
1973185
1974208
1975195
1976285
1977278
1978221
1979256
1980236
1981191
1982144
1983152
1984174
1985410
1986336
1987311
1988310
1989369
1990365
1991315
1992313
1993247
1994236
1995199
1996218
1997196
1998175
1999171
2000182
2001151
2002143
2003136
2004134
2005130
2006125
2007109
2008112
2009100
201076
201160
201260
201356
201451
201561
201640
201736
201833
201944
202035
202139
202240
202336
202433