Maricela
- Meaning
- Combination of Maria and Celia
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What does Maricela mean?
Maricela means “Combination of Maria and Celia”.
Maricela combines Maria and Celia into one Spanish name. Maria belongs to the Mary family, whose ancient meaning is debated. Celia is connected with the Roman family name Caelius and is often associated with the Latin word for sky or heaven. Those two histories are more informative than treating Maricela as a phrase with one exact translation.
The name keeps Maria's opening and Celia's ending, making both family connections available in a single form. Maricel is a related shorter form, and Mari can be used affectionately. For parents hoping to honor a Maria and a Celia, the combination itself can matter more than choosing among competing interpretations of its roots.
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How popular is Maricela?
United States · 2025Explore how often Maricela is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #2,712 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Maricela
- 64 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 20.8% More than 2024
Maricela over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #2,712 | 64 |
| 2024 | Girls | #3,070 | 53 |
| 2023 | Girls | #2,808 | 61 |
| 2022 | Girls | #3,349 | 48 |
| 2021 | Girls | #3,373 | 47 |
| 2020 | Girls | #3,258 | 48 |
| 2019 | Girls | #3,316 | 48 |
| 2018 | Girls | #2,637 | 66 |
| 2017 | Girls | #2,827 | 60 |
| 2016 | Girls | #2,456 | 75 |
| 2015 | Girls | #3,017 | 57 |
| 2014 | Girls | #2,439 | 75 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Maricela
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Mari
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Meaning varies by language and name family
Listed as a related name to Maricela.
Olivia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Olive tree
Shares an origin with Maricela.
Isabella
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Pledged to God
Shares an origin with Maricela.
Sofia
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Wisdom
Shares an origin with Maricela.
Eliana
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My God has answered; sun
Shares an origin with Maricela.
Ava
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Life; bird; water, island
Shares an origin with Maricela.
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