Mariel Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mariel is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mariel?
Mariel is spelled M-A-R-I-E-L. The name has 6 letters.
Mariel at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Mariel is generally considered a diminutive or variant of the name Maria, which derives from the Hebrew name Miriam.
- Origin
- Mariel is commonly associated as a variant form derived from Maria, a name of Hebrew origin linked to Miriam.
- Pronunciation
- MAH-ree-el · 3 syllables
Mariel Popularity in 2025
Rank#893
Recorded Births298
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage rose 146 places to #893 and recorded 56 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 177 places to #12,008 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2016.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Mariel Mean?
Mariel is generally considered a diminutive or variant of the name Maria, which derives from the Hebrew name Miriam.
Origin: Mariel is commonly associated as a variant form derived from Maria, a name of Hebrew origin linked to Miriam.
How Do You Pronounce Mariel?
PronunciationMAH-ree-el
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Mariel?
- History
- The name Mariel has been used as a diminutive or variant of Maria in various cultures, though specific historic records for Mariel itself are limited.
Mariel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 298 | #893 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2024 | Girls | 242 | #1,039 |
| 2023 | Girls | 183 | #1,255 |
| 2022 | Girls | 94 | #2,048 |
| 2021 | Girls | 80 | #2,286 |
| 2020 | Girls | 96 | #1,965 |
| 2019 | Girls | 79 | #2,285 |
| 2018 | Girls | 96 | #2,026 |
| 2017 | Girls | 125 | #1,703 |
| 2016 | Girls | 113 | #1,828 |
| 2016 | Boys | 5 | #12,185 |
| 2015 | Girls | 112 | #1,839 |
| 2014 | Girls | 88 | #2,154 |
| 2013 | Girls | 95 | #2,032 |
| 2013 | Boys | 5 | #12,136 |
| 2012 | Girls | 75 | #2,449 |
| 2011 | Girls | 85 | #2,216 |
| 2010 | Girls | 109 | #1,860 |
| 2009 | Girls | 118 | #1,822 |
| 2008 | Girls | 121 | #1,800 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2007 | Girls | 123 | #1,752 |
| 2007 | Boys | 5 | #12,367 |
When Was Mariel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
298 recorded births
National rank #893
1992 · Girls
268 recorded births
National rank #771
1991 · Girls
252 recorded births
National rank #811
2024 · Girls
242 recorded births
National rank #1,039
Where Mariel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #292 | 24 |
| TX | #338 | 101 |
| NV | #508 | 5 |
| CA | #607 | 52 |
| OR | #619 | 5 |
| CO | #634 | 8 |
| OK | #697 | 5 |
| AL | #716 | 6 |