Mariella Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mariella is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Mariella meaning and origin
Mariella is a diminutive form of Maria, which derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, sometimes interpreted as “bitter” or “beloved.”
Origin: Mariella is commonly considered a diminutive or elaboration of the name Maria in Italian and other Romance languages.
Pronunciation
Pronunciation: ma-ree-EL-lah
Syllables: 4
History of the name
- History
- The use of Mariella as a given name is documented in Italian-speaking regions as a variant or affectionate form of Maria.
Mariella popularity by year
| Year | Usage category | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 274 | #943 |
| 2024 | Girls | 262 | #987 |
| 2023 | Girls | 223 | #1,098 |
| 2022 | Girls | 197 | #1,225 |
| 2021 | Girls | 190 | #1,236 |
| 2020 | Girls | 181 | #1,256 |
| 2019 | Girls | 152 | #1,452 |
| 2018 | Girls | 181 | #1,271 |
| 2017 | Girls | 176 | #1,321 |
| 2016 | Girls | 177 | #1,338 |
| 2015 | Girls | 163 | #1,416 |
| 2014 | Girls | 159 | #1,427 |
| 2013 | Girls | 157 | #1,435 |
| 2012 | Girls | 148 | #1,503 |
| 2011 | Girls | 143 | #1,531 |
| 2010 | Girls | 149 | #1,500 |
| 2009 | Girls | 172 | #1,379 |
| 2008 | Girls | 140 | #1,620 |
| 2007 | Girls | 137 | #1,621 |
| 2006 | Girls | 122 | #1,709 |
| 2005 | Girls | 112 | #1,755 |
| 2004 | Girls | 85 | #2,117 |
| 2003 | Girls | 78 | #2,203 |
| 2002 | Girls | 63 | #2,497 |
Ranks compare names only within the same year and source category. Birth totals are historical records, not an exact count of living people.
Peak recorded years
These are the years with the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category, ordered from the largest total downward.
2025 · Girls
274 recorded births and rank #943.
2024 · Girls
262 recorded births and rank #987.
2023 · Girls
223 recorded births and rank #1,098.
2022 · Girls
197 recorded births and rank #1,225.
Where Mariella 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.
Highest state rankings for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #519 | 10 |
| CT | #540 | 5 |
| IA | #565 | 5 |
| AZ | #578 | 11 |
| NY | #628 | 26 |
| CO | #703 | 7 |
| TX | #713 | 42 |
| NJ | #774 | 9 |