Mariella

Meaning of Mariella

Mariella is often considered a diminutive of Maria, combined with the 'ella' suffix, meaning 'little Maria' or 'star of the sea'. It can also be interpreted as 'beloved'.

Mariella has Italian roots — browse every Italian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mariella

After ranking as high as #992 in 2024, Mariella has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Mariella

• Mariella Frostrup
  British journalist and broadcaster
• Mariella Devia
  Italian operatic soprano
• Mariella Farré
  Swiss singer and composer
• Mariella Ahrens
  German actress
• Mariella Zanetti
  Peruvian actress and comedian

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Questions about the name Mariella

What does the name Mariella mean?

Mariella means mariella is often considered a diminutive of maria, combined with the 'ella' suffix, meaning 'little maria' or 'star of the sea'. it can also be interpreted as 'beloved', and it comes from Italian origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Mariella?

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

When was Mariella most popular?

Mariella peaked at #992 in 2024.