Mariela

Meaning of Mariela

A blend of Maria and Ella. Maria means 'star of the sea' and Ella means 'light'.

Mariela has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mariela

After ranking as high as #587 in 2004, Mariela has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Mariela

• Mariela Alcalá
  Venezuelan actress and model
• Mariela Castro
  Cuban sexologist and politician
• Mariela Pepe
  Argentine field hockey player
• Mariela Spacek
  Argentine actress
• Mariela Antoniska
  Argentine field hockey player

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Questions about the name Mariela

What does the name Mariela mean?

Mariela means a blend of maria and ella. maria means 'star of the sea' and ella means 'light', and it comes from Spanish origins.

Is Mariela a boy's or a girl's name?

Mariela is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Mariela?

Mariela did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Mariela most popular?

Mariela peaked at #587 in 2004.