Mariela
Meaningform of Mary · Hebrew
Mariela is a Mexican girl name meaning “form of Mary”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Mariela and you get Laramie. Same letters, different name.
- Hidden namesLook closely: Mariela has the names Ariel and Marie hiding inside it.
- GenerationMariela peaked in 1992, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Mariela you'd meet today is about 33 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Marielas too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Mariela would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 8,780 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMariela first shows up in US birth records in 1958, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 67 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Marielas? Head to Texas, where it's the #726 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Mariela
Mariela is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “form of Mary”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
Other spellings of Mariela
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
Questions about the name Mariela
What does the name Mariela mean?
Mariela means “form of Mary” and comes from Hebrew. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Mariana (“related to Mary”), Mariel (“form of Mary”), Maribel (“beautiful Mary”) and Marietta (“little Mary”).
What is the origin of the name Mariela?
Mariela is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hebrew. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).
Is Mariela a boy or girl name?
Mariela is a girl name. In 2025, 183 US girls were named Mariela.
How popular is the name Mariela?
Mariela ranked #1,229 for US girls in 2025, given to 183 babies. Its best year was 1992, when it reached #470. Over the last five years it has climbed 295 places.
What names are similar to Mariela?
If you like Mariela, you might also like Mariella, Mariana, Mariel, Maribel and Marietta. Mariella is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Mariela?
Mariela is a Mexican girl name meaning “form of Mary”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, 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.