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Maribel

♀ Girl

Pronounced mah-ree-BEL /mɑ.ɹi.ˈbɛl/Medium

Meaning: Blend of Maria and IsabelMedium

In 30 seconds: Maribel is a Spanish name formed by blending Maria and Isabel. It joins two of the most enduring names in the Spanish-speaking world.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningBlend of Maria and Isabel
U.S. rank (2025)#1662 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births125 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 24,867

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019062025

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

The name fuses Maria and Isabel, both long beloved across Spanish-speaking countries, into a single graceful form. Because it is a blend, its meaning lives in its parts rather than in one root word. The result reads as warm and familiar while still feeling like its own name.

Maribel has a soft, three-syllable Spanish rhythm that carries the echo of both source names. It belongs to a tradition of Spanish blends that pair Maria with a second favorite.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Maribel is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Maribel — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Maribel Verdú (1970-)
    Spanish actress known for Y Tu Mamá También and Pan's Labyrinth
  • ★Maribel Guardia (1959-)
    Costa Rican-Mexican actress and singer

If you like Maribel…

Maria— the first half of the blend that forms Maribel
Isabel— the second half joined into Maribel
Marisol— another Spanish Maria-blend in the same naming tradition
Alitzel— a fellow Spanish choice
Montana— another Spanish name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maribel mean?

Maribel is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Maribel?

It's commonly said mah-ree-BEL /mɑ.ɹi.ˈbɛl/.

Is Maribel a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Maribel is used as a girl name.

How popular is Maribel?

In 2024, Maribel ranked #1706 in the U.S. for girls, with 119 births recorded.

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