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Maricella

Girl name · Latin · Spanish

Maricella is a Latin and Spanish girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Maricella has the names Ella and Ari hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Maricella would score 13 points.
  • GenerationMaricella peaked in 1971, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Maricella you'd meet today is about 54 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Maricella would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 80,645 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryMaricella first shows up in US birth records in 1949, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 76 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1949–2025

016.5331949196020002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Maricella

Maricella is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Latin namesSpanish names

Other spellings of Maricella

Girl name: Maricela

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Questions about the name Maricella

What is the origin of the name Maricella?

Maricella is Latin and Spanish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Maricella turns up in more than one tradition. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).

Is Maricella a boy or girl name?

Maricella is a girl name. In 2025, 20 US girls were named Maricella.

How popular is the name Maricella?

Maricella ranked #5,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1971, when it reached #2,296. Over the last five years it has climbed 3,036 places.

What names are similar to Maricella?

If you like Maricella, you might also like Maricela. Maricela is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Maricella?

Maricella is a Latin and Spanish girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.