Mariela
Girl name · #1231 in 2025 · Uniqueness 55/100
Mariela is currently the #1231 girl name in the United States — 183 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1554, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 9,836 girls born in 2025 was named Mariela.
Babies named Mariela per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 67-year story
Mariela first appears in the Social Security records in 1958, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 1992, when 524 girls were named Mariela — good for #470 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Mariela against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Mariela in class?
Mariela scores 55 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Mariela is most common
Geography matters for names, and Mariela is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Marielas were TX (41), CA (27), FL (16), VA (9), MA (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Mariela
Statistically, parents drawn to Mariela tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Micaela, Mikaela, Marcela, Michaela, and Graciela.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Mariela | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 183 | #1229 |
| 2024 | 174 | #1317 |
| 2023 | 165 | #1361 |
| 2022 | 177 | #1325 |
| 2021 | 130 | #1612 |
| 2020 | 139 | #1524 |
| 2019 | 130 | #1629 |
| 2018 | 146 | #1497 |
| 2017 | 121 | #1744 |
| 2016 | 136 | #1614 |
| 2015 | 141 | #1554 |
| 2014 | 171 | #1362 |
| 2013 | 172 | #1351 |
| 2012 | 213 | #1153 |
| 2011 | 195 | #1229 |
| 2010 | 232 | #1070 |
| 2009 | 272 | #979 |
| 2008 | 295 | #927 |
| 2007 | 370 | #779 |
| 2006 | 342 | #797 |
| 2005 | 416 | #667 |
| 2004 | 481 | #585 |
| 2003 | 435 | #617 |
| 2002 | 371 | #678 |
| 2001 | 398 | #632 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mariela a popular girl name?
Mariela ranked #1231 among girls in 2025 with 183 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1554.
When was the name Mariela most popular?
Mariela peaked in 1992, when 524 American girls received the name (ranked #470 that year). Since 1992 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Mariela?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 9,836 newborn American girls was named Mariela. It scores 55/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.