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Marisella

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Pronounced mah-ree-SEH-lah /ˌmɑː.riˈsɛ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish elaboration of Marisela or Marisa, blending Maria ('bitter; beloved; of the sea') with a diminutive -sella ending. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing Spanish name: Marisella extends Marisela in four soft beats (said 'mah-ree-SEH-lah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin MediumSpanish

MeaningA Spanish elaboration of Marisela or Marisa, blending Maria ('bitter; beloved; of the sea') with a diminutive -sella ending. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11733 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1985

Total births (all-time)≈ 481

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

Marisella elaborates Marisela or Marisa, blending Maria with a soft -sella ending common in Spanish girls' names. Melodic and warm, its precise route is uncertain, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'mah-ree-SEH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Latino families. Rare, flowing, and Marian-rooted.

Did you know? Marisella is a lyrical Spanish elaboration of Marisela/Marisa, drawing on the Maria family — melodic and modern, with a route that is uncertain, which we note (said 'mah-ree-SEH-lah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Marisella — Spanish elaboration of Marisela/Marisa; route uncertain

Variations

MariselaMariselMaricela

Nicknames

MariSella

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marisella mean?

Marisella is a Spanish elaboration of Marisela/Marisa in the Maria family; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Marisella?

It's said mah-ree-SEH-lah /ˌmɑː.riˈsɛ.lɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Marisella a boy or girl name?

Marisella is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Marisella?

Marisella is a rare name in the U.S.