Maricela Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Maricela is a Spanish name derived from María and the Latin word for heaven. It has evolved from María to Maricela over time. It embodies traits of beauty and femininity, with no biblical relevance. Maricela gained popularity in the 20th century and is currently associated with positive connotations in Hispanic culture.
The name Maricela is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Maricela has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Maricela' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7892nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9449th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6604th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1402nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 634th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 690th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1373rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2857th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Maricela' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Maricela"
Pronunciation
/ˌmærɪˈsɛlə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Maricela is a combination of the name María and the suffix -cela, which is derived from the Latin 'caelum' meaning 'heaven' or 'sky.'
Meaning
of the sea, heavenly
Language Evolution
María, Maricela
Historical Usage
Maricela gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly among Spanish-speaking communities, as a feminine form of María.
Variants & Derivatives
María, Cela, Mari
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Maricela is viewed positively and is often associated with beauty and grace in Hispanic cultures.
Famous People
Maricela Velasco, Maricela González
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Maricela"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Maricela"
"Maricela" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7892nd of 10718 | 18 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9449th of 16616 | 38 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6604th of 9204 | 22 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1402nd of 12526 | 1,042 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 634th of 19264 | 4,151 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 690th of 27321 | 4,600 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1373rd of 35406 | 2,482 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2857th of 30306 | 715 |
Regional Popularity of "Maricela" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Maricela" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
76.07% 1790th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
89.99% 2004th/2227 |
- |
27.97% 798th/2853 |
33.80% 938th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
31.39% 922nd/2937 |
50.47% 1758th/3483 |
16.57% 583rd/3518 |
8.80% 356th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
28.68% 1057th/3685 |
72.40% 3240th/4475 |
14.25% 740th/5194 |
6.14% 388th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
47.64% 2183rd/4582 |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
18.38% 1344th/7313 |
11.74% 876th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
35.18% 2400th/6822 |
28.71% 1802nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Maricela"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Maricela" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.