Marcela
Girl name · Latin · Slavic · Spanish
Meaningdedicated to Mars · Spanish form of Marcella
- US rank
- #1,548
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #946 in 1991
136 babies were named Marcela in the US in 2025. It has climbed 301 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1908–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Marcela you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 11,820 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Marcela, 136 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marcela would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarcela first shows up in US birth records in 1908, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 117 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1991, when it reached #946.
- TrendMarcela has climbed 301 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,548. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedMarcela is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #819, followed by Texas (#917). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningMarcela is a Spanish form of Marcella, which means “dedicated to Mars”. Our records link it to Latin, Slavic and Spanish roots.
About the name Marcela
Marcela is a girl name of Latin, Slavic and Spanish origin meaning “dedicated to Mars”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ela”. US birth records list Marcela for girls from 1908 to 2025, in 111 of those 118 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #946 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,548, with 136 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSlavic namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 13 | 74,349 girls |
| 1910s | 3.5 | 289,017 girls |
| 1920s | 15 | 65,574 girls |
| 1930s | 12 | 82,237 girls |
| 1940s | 8.4 | 118,624 girls |
| 1950s | 8.0 | 124,533 girls |
| 1960s | 23 | 43,745 girls |
| 1970s | 64 | 15,741 girls |
| 1980s | 81 | 12,350 girls |
| 1990s | 100 | 9,990 girls |
| 2000s | 96 | 10,385 girls |
| 2010s | 68 | 14,706 girls |
| 2020s | 80 | 12,500 girls |
Other spellings of Marcela
More Latin girl names
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Questions about the name Marcela
What does the name Marcela mean?
Marcela means “dedicated to Mars” in Spanish, as a form of Marcella.
What is the origin of the name Marcela?
Marcela has Latin, Slavic, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Marcela a boy or girl name?
Marcela is a girl name.
How popular is the name Marcela?
Marcela ranked #1,548 for US girls in 2025, given to 136 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#946).