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Mariaelena

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How to Pronounce Mariaelena

Pronounced mah-REE-ah-eh-LEH-nah /mɑˈri.ɑ.ɛˌlɛ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A compound name — Maria (a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined with Elena ('a bright, shining light', from Helen); we note the compoundLow

In 30 seconds: Star of the sea, plus a shining light: Mariaelena joins Maria and Elena. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-REE-ah-eh-LEH-nah').
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Origin LowHebrew, Greek
MeaningA compound name — Maria (a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined with Elena ('a bright, shining light', from Helen); we note the compound
U.S. rank (2025)#5844 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,009
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819352025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mariaelena is a compound name — Maria (a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved; bitter') joined with Elena ('a bright, shining light', from Helen; we note the compound). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-REE-ah-eh-LEH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, star-of-the-sea-and-a-shining-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Mariaelena joins Maria ('star of the sea; beloved') and Elena ('a bright, shining light') — a lyrical, classic compound (said 'mah-REE-ah-eh-LEH-nah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Maria, Elena — compound name

Variations

Maria ElenaMariaelennaMarielena

Nicknames

Malena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mariaelena mean?

Mariaelena joins Maria ('star of the sea; beloved') and Elena ('a bright, shining light').

How do you pronounce Mariaelena?

It's said mah-REE-ah-eh-LEH-nah — six syllables.

Is Mariaelena a boy or girl name?

Mariaelena is a girl's name.

How popular is Mariaelena?

Mariaelena is a very rare name in the U.S.

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