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Maricella

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Pronounced mah-ree-SEL-ah /ˌmɑ.riˈsɛl.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Maricela/Marcella — from the Latin Marcellus (of Mars), 'warlike; dedicated to Mars'; also read as a Maria + -cela blend; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Warlike; of Mars: Maricella is a form of Maricela/Marcella. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-ree-SEL-ah').
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Origin LowLatin, Spanish
MeaningA form/spelling of Maricela/Marcella — from the Latin Marcellus (of Mars), 'warlike; dedicated to Mars'; also read as a Maria + -cela blend; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6042 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,724

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819492025

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

Maricella is a form/spelling of Maricela/Marcella — from the Latin Marcellus (of Mars), 'warlike; dedicated to Mars'; also read as a Maria + -cela blend (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-ree-SEL-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare in this form, warlike-and-of-Mars at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Marcella comes from the Latin Marcellus (of Mars), 'warlike' — Maricella is a form of Maricela, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'mah-ree-SEL-ah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Maricela — routes layered

Variations

MaricelaMariselaMarcela

Nicknames

Mari

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If you like Maricella…

Maricela— the standard spelling
Marisela— a kin spelling
Marcela— the source name
Mariela— another Spanish name
Maribella— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maricella mean?

Maricella spells Maricela/Marcella — Latin 'warlike; of Mars'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Maricella?

It's said mah-ree-SEL-ah /ˌmɑ.riˈsɛl.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Maricella a boy or girl name?

Maricella is a girl's name.

How popular is Maricella?

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

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