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Marisel

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Pronounced mah-ree-SEL /mɑ.riˈsɛl/Medium

Meaning: Marisel most plausibly blends Maria, from the Hebrew Miryam, with Isel or Isela, following the common Spanish-language practice of combining two girls' names into one, as in Marisol or Maritza.Low

In 30 seconds: Marisel is a Spanish-language blend built on Maria, likely paired with Isel. In the U.S. it has stayed rare, peaking around 1973 (said mah-ree-SEL).

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Origin LowSpanish, Hebrew

MeaningMarisel most plausibly blends Maria, from the Hebrew Miryam, with Isel or Isela, following the common Spanish-language practice of combining two girls' names into one, as in Marisol or Maritza.

U.S. rank (2009)#19155 ↘ Falling

2009 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1973

Total births (all-time)≈ 414

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Marisel most plausibly combines Maria, from the Hebrew Miryam, with a second element such as Isel, following the Spanish-language tradition of blended girls' names seen in Marisol and Maribel.

In American SSA records it has stayed rare, given to about eighteen girls a year even at its peak around 1973, reflecting Hispanic-heritage naming rather than mainstream English use.

Did you know? Marisel belongs to the same Spanish naming family as Marisol and Maritza, all built by combining Maria with a second name element.

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Marisel — Spanish blend name, likely Maria+Isel pattern seen in Marisol/Maribel

Variations

MarisolMaribelMarisela

Nicknames

MariSela

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If you like Marisel…

Marisol— a like Maria-blend name from the same tradition

Maribel— shares the Mari- opening and blend structure

Marisela— a close-sounding Spanish blend name

Maritza— another common Spanish Maria-based blend

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marisel mean?

It most likely blends Maria, from the Hebrew Miryam, with a second element such as Isel, a common Spanish-language naming pattern.

How do you pronounce Marisel?

It is said mah-ree-SEL /mɑ.riˈsɛl/, three syllables with the stress on the last.

Is Marisel a boy or girl name?

Marisel is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Marisel?

It has always been rare in the U.S., given to about eighteen girls a year even at its peak around 1973, mostly among Hispanic-heritage families.