Maricela
- US rank
- #2,691
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #453 in 1977
64 babies were named Maricela in the US in 2025. It has climbed 530 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1944–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Maricela you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,126 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Maricela, 64 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Maricela would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMaricela first shows up in US birth records in 1944, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 81 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1977, when it ranked #453. Today it's #2,691, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMaricela was 2.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 10,204 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 25,126.
- TrendMaricela has climbed 530 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,691. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Maricela
Maricela is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ela”. US birth records list Maricela for girls from 1944 to 2025, in 82 of those 82 years. Its best year was 1977, when it ranked #453 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,691, with 64 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 | 94,787 girls |
| 1950s | 23 | 42,882 girls |
| 1960s | 70 | 14,269 girls |
| 1970s | 202 | 4,958 girls |
| 1980s | 169 | 5,916 girls |
| 1990s | 148 | 6,752 girls |
| 2000s | 84 | 11,963 girls |
| 2010s | 42 | 23,793 girls |
| 2020s | 33 | 30,288 girls |
Other spellings of Maricela
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Maricela
What is the origin of the name Maricela?
Maricela has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Maricela a boy or girl name?
Maricela is a girl name.
How popular is the name Maricela?
Maricela ranked #2,691 for US girls in 2025, given to 64 babies. Its best year was 1977 (#453).