Mariela
How to say it: mair-ee-EL-uh · /ˌmæriˈɛlə/
Spanish diminutive of Maria, from Hebrew Miriam; meaning uncertain, possibly 'beloved' or 'bitter'.
Mariela was the 617th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 183 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are up about 50% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #481 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #617 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 183 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,254 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | +50% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #481 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Mariela reached its height in the 2000s and has since settled lower. Still well used, it looks set to climb a little in the near future.
What goes with it
Four lilting syllables give Mariela a soft and gentle flow that travels easily. Mariana feels like a natural companion.
Nicknames
- Mari
- Mia
- Ela
- Riel
- Mariely
Honouring a Mariela in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mariela is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Spanish.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Mariela
- Mariela Castro Espín (born 1962)Cuban activist
- Mariela Scarone (born 1986)Olympic field hockey player
- Mariela Antoniska (born 1975)Field hockey player
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