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Mariela Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Mariela

"A female given name from Spanish."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1992 👥 11,483 in US
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Meaning
A female given name from Spanish.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
11,483
Life Path
Number 5

📖 What Does Mariela Mean?

Mariela is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Mariela Antoniska, Argentine field hockey goalkeeper in the national women's team Mariela Belski, Argentine feminist lawyer and human rights activist Mariela Castro, the director of the Cuban National Center for Sex Education in Havana and an activist for LGBT rights in Cuba Mariela González, Cuban athlete Mariela Griffor, Chilean journalist and poet Mariela Muñoz (1943–2017), Argentine transsexual activist Mariela Ortiz, American voice actress, DVD coordinator, production assistant who works for ADV Films Mariela Pérez, Venezuelan pageant titleholder

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Mariela is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Mariela Antoniska, Argentine field hockey goalkeeper in the national women's team Mariela Belski, Argentine feminist lawyer and human rights activist Mariela Castro, the director of the Cuban National Center for Sex Education in Havana and an activist for LGBT rights in Cuba Mariela González, Cuban athlete Mariela Griffor, Chilean journalist and poet Mariela Muñoz (1943–2017), Argentine transsexual activist Mariela Ortiz, American voice actress, DVD coordinator, production assistant who works for ADV Films Mariela Pérez, Venezuelan pageant titleholder …

Root Element
Mariela
Core Meaning
"A female given name from Spanish."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Mariela

M 4
A 1
R 9
I 9
E 5
L 3
A 1
SUM 5
5
Life Path
Freedom & Adventure
7
Soul Urge
Wisdom & Introspection
7
Personality
Wisdom & Introspection

Life Path 5 — Freedom & Adventure: Versatile, curious, and love for exploration.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male0%
♀ Female100%

Based on 11,483 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 11,483
Peak year 1992 (532)
First recorded 1958
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Mariela" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name from Spanish.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~11,483 people named Mariela in the US. Peaked in 1992 with 532 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Mariela?

The Life Path number for Mariela is 5, associated with Freedom & Adventure. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 7.

Is Mariela a boy or girl name?

Mariela is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Mariela in the US?

Approximately 11,483 people in the United States are named Mariela. The name peaked in 1992 with 532 recorded uses.

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