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Maristella

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Pronounced mah-ree-STELL-ah /mɑː.riˈstɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin Maris Stella, 'star of the sea' — a Marian title (Stella Maris) for the Virgin Mary. Used as a flowing single name; devotional and luminous.Low

In 30 seconds: A luminous Latin name: Maristella means 'star of the sea' (said 'mah-ree-STELL-ah'). Devotional and radiant.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin Maris Stella, 'star of the sea' — a Marian title (Stella Maris) for the Virgin Mary. Used as a flowing single name; devotional and luminous.
U.S. rank (2024)#12929 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 60

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320172024

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

Maristella is from the Latin Maris Stella, 'star of the sea,' the Marian title Stella Maris. Sung in old hymns and beloved by sailors, it reads luminous and devotional; we note its Marian roots (said 'mah-ree-STELL-ah').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, radiant, and devotional.

Did you know? Maristella comes from the Latin Maris Stella, 'star of the sea' — the Marian title Stella Maris for the Virgin Mary, long a guide for sailors. A radiant, devotional name (said 'mah-ree-STELL-ah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Maristella — Latin 'star of the sea'; Marian title Stella Maris

Variations

MarystellaMaristelaStellamaris

Nicknames

MariStella

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Stella— the 'star' half of the name
Marisol— a like Spanish Mari- combination
Estrella— a like Spanish 'star' name
Mariana— a like flowing Marian name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maristella mean?

Maristella is Latin for 'star of the sea' — the Marian title Stella Maris for the Virgin Mary.

How do you pronounce Maristella?

It's said mah-ree-STELL-ah /mɑː.riˈstɛl.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Maristella a boy or girl name?

Maristella is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Maristella?

Maristella is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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