Baby Name Popularity Profile

Mariella

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Mariella.

✦ Star of the sea 🌍 Hebrew, Latin, Italian traditional spiritual
National Rank (2025) #943
All-Time Peak Rank #943 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 5,213 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1914 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 274 births in 2025
💡 The Mariella Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Star of the sea
Language Origin Hebrew, Latin, Italian
Origin Type multiple
Diminutive of Maria, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam. Often associated with 'star of the sea' (Latin).
Common Nicknames
Ella Ria Mari
Alternative Spellings
Mariela
Pronunciation: mar-ee-EL-uh
Themes & Categories
traditional spiritual
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Mariella

According to SSA data, Mariella achieved its highest historical rank of #943 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 274 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 68.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 51 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Mariella across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +68.1% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 274 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 51 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 41
1920s: 115
1930s: 96
1940s: 76
1950s: 57
1960s: 110
1970s: 130
1980s: 230
1990s: 395
2000s: 1,031
2010s: 1,605
2020s: 1,327

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Ma-rie-l-la
Letter Count 8 letters
Spelling Complexity Complex
Length Percentile Longer than 79% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Arizona
Top States Arizona, Florida, New York, New Jersey, California
States with Data 30
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Arizona #614 89 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #942 245 2014 Insufficient historical volume
New York #649 526 2018 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #818 169 2016 Insufficient historical volume
California #1076 610 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #720 449 2025 +55.6% Growth
Colorado #758 45 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #549 81 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #874 51 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #907 154 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #838 103 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #1085 122 2006 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #879 66 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #906 47 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #1620 93 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #594 21 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 26 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee Unranked 29 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 21 2017 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana Unranked 18 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 16 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 14 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 5 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #1309 17 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 5 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #651 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 5 2017 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 5 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 5 2018 Insufficient historical volume

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