Mariela
girl name#1229 in 2025Mariela entered the US charts in 1958, peaked at #470 in 1992, ranks #1229 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1958–2025
#1229
rank today
#470
peak (1992)
183
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5408 |
| 1960s | #4488 |
| 1970s | #2221 |
| 1980s | #1180 |
| 1990s | #651 |
| 2000s | #741 |
| 2010s | #1420 |
| 2020s | #1395 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Mariela has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 11,500 people named Mariela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Mariela alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mariela in 2025?
- Mariela ranks #1229 among US girl names in 2025, with 183 babies given the name.
- When was the name Mariela most popular?
- Mariela peaked in 1992, reaching #470 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mariela with classmates?
- Mariela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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