Mariella
How to say it: mah-ree-EL-uh · /ˌmɑriˈɛlə/
Italian diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miriam, meaning 'beloved' or 'drop of the sea.'
Mariella was the 617th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 274 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, 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 | 274 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,254 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| 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
This stretch in the 2020s is Mariella's best so far and it sits at its peak. Momentum points upward through the next few years.
What goes with it
Soft and gentle with a melodic four syllable flow, Mariella travels well and carries a saints name heritage. Pronounced mah ree EL uh, it pairs nicely with Serafina.
Nicknames
- Mari
- Ella
- Mia
- Ria
Honouring a Mariella in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Mariella is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, Finnish, French, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Mariella
- Mariella Ahrens (born 1969)Actress and model from Germany
- Mariella Mularoni (1962–2026)Sammarinese politician
- Mariella Farré (born 1963)Swiss singer
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