Marisela
- US rank
- #4,987
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #494 in 1985
26 babies were named Marisela in the US in 2025. It has dropped 982 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1945–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Marisela you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 61,728 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Marisela, 26 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marisela would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarisela first shows up in US birth records in 1945, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 80 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1985, when it ranked #494. Today it's #4,987, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMarisela was 6.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 9,980 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 61,728.
- TrendMarisela has slipped 982 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,987. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Marisela
Marisela 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 Marisela for girls from 1945 to 2025, in 80 of those 81 years. Its best year was 1985, when it ranked #494 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,987, with 26 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 6.1 | 162,866 girls |
| 1950s | 15 | 67,522 girls |
| 1960s | 43 | 23,202 girls |
| 1970s | 136 | 7,339 girls |
| 1980s | 152 | 6,565 girls |
| 1990s | 134 | 7,439 girls |
| 2000s | 72 | 13,937 girls |
| 2010s | 29 | 33,933 girls |
| 2020s | 22 | 46,332 girls |
Other spellings of Marisela
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 Marisela
What is the origin of the name Marisela?
Marisela has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Marisela a boy or girl name?
Marisela is a girl name.
How popular is the name Marisela?
Marisela ranked #4,987 for US girls in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 1985 (#494).