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Mariella
GirlItalian· “little Maria”
- Meaning
- little Maria
- Origin
- Italian
- Pronunciation
- mah-ree-EH-luh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #943
- US babies 2025
- 274
- Best rank
- #943 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Mariella
Mariella is an Italian name that means “little Maria”.
Mariella is an Italian diminutive of Maria, meaning "little Maria." Maria comes from the Hebrew name Miriam, whose meaning is uncertain, though it has been linked to words for "bitter," "beloved" and "sea." Mariella has been used in Italy for generations and has spread to other countries, including the United States. Pronounced mah-ree-EH-luh, it has a warm, melodic sound and a graceful rhythm. Ella, Mari and Mia are sweet nicknames. Mariella suits parents who want an Italian name with a traditional base and a charming, feminine feel.
Popularity over time
Mariella first appears in US Social Security records in 1914. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 2 different years, starting in 2024. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #943, and its highest count, 274 babies. Use has grown 68% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,228 in 1920, #5,078 in 1950, #4,883 in 1980, #2,659 in 2000, #1,511 in 2010, and #943 in 2025. Of the 5,213 US girls named Mariella since records began, 31% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,327 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Salome, Yusra, Elara, Sunday, and Yuna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mariella ranked highest in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #549 | 10 |
| Connecticut | #594 | 5 |
| Arizona | #614 | 11 |
| New York | #649 | 26 |
| Iowa | #651 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Mariella is usually pronounced mah-ree-EH-luh, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with M and ends in “-la”.
Middle names for Mariella
A few middle names that flow with Mariella: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mariella
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mariella mean?
Mariella is an Italian name that means “little Maria”.
What is the origin of the name Mariella?
Mariella has Italian roots. Mariella is an Italian diminutive of Maria, meaning "little Maria." Maria comes from the Hebrew name Miriam, whose meaning is uncertain, though it has been linked to words for "bitter," "beloved" and "sea." Mariella has been used in Italy for generations and has spread to other countries, including the United States.
Is Mariella a popular name?
Yes. Mariella ranked #943 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Mariella a boy or girl name?
Mariella is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Mariella?
Mariella is usually pronounced mah-ree-EH-luh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings