Mariela
mah-ree-EH-lah
Mariela is a girl’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “Mariela is a Spanish name. It is a combination of Maria and Ella, Maria having Hebrew origins and Ella of Germanic/Greek, so it means 'bitter sea' or 'star of the sea'.”. It currently ranks #1324 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 1992.
What Mariela Means
“Mariela is a Spanish name. It is a combination of Maria and Ella, Maria having Hebrew origins and Ella of Germanic/Greek, so it means 'bitter sea' or 'star of the sea'.”
The Story of Mariela
This Spanish name blends the profound depths of the sea with the guiding light of a star, a duality that awaits your daughter.
Mariela is a name with a lyrical Spanish resonance, beautifully combining two rich linguistic traditions. It’s a confluence of Maria, a name with ancient Hebrew roots meaning 'bitter sea' or 'rebelliousness,' and Ella, a name with Germanic and Greek origins suggesting 'star' or 'light.' This fusion creates a name that evokes both the vast, sometimes tumultuous, ocean and the unwavering, guiding light of a celestial body.
There's a certain magic in the flow of 'Mariela,' a sound that feels both expansive and intimately personal. When you first speak your daughter's name, you might feel the pull of distant shores and the comfort of a guiding light. Writing Mariela on a tiny onesie or a birth certificate, you sense a depth of character, a child destined to navigate life's currents with grace and a luminous spirit.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#532 in 1992
Total Births
11,483
First Recorded
1958
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