Mariella Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Mariella is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Mariella?
Mariella is spelled M-A-R-I-E-L-L-A. The name has 8 letters.
Mariella at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- 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
- ma-ree-EL-lah · 4 syllables
Mariella Popularity in 2025
Rank#943
Recorded Births274
- Girls usage rose 44 places to #943 and recorded 12 more births compared with 2024.
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 Mariella Mean?
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.
How Do You Pronounce Mariella?
Pronunciationma-ree-EL-lah
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Mariella?
- 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
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National 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 |
When Was Mariella 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
274 recorded births
National rank #943
2024 · Girls
262 recorded births
National rank #987
2023 · Girls
223 recorded births
National rank #1,098
2022 · Girls
197 recorded births
National 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.
Top States 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 |