Mariel
How to say it: mah-ree-EL · /ˌmɑriˈɛl/
Diminutive of Maria, ultimately from Hebrew Miriam; meaning 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or 'sea of bitterness'.
Mariel was the 812th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 298 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are up 2.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #423 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #812 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 298 |
| Share of births | 1 in 11,125 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #423 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A high in the 1990s still defines Mariel, which stays in solid use close to that peak. Further growth is on the horizon for the next few years.
What goes with it
Quiet and gentle with a soft glow. Marisol echoes its style in a lovely way.
Parents who love Mariel also love
Nicknames
- Mari
- Elle
- Ella
Honouring a Mariel in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mariel is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, French, Hebrew, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish.
Famous people named Mariel
- Mariel Hemingway (born 1961)American actress and author
- Mariel Zagunis (born 1985)American fencer
- Mariel Molino (born 1992)American actress (born 1992/3)
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