Mariella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mariella is an Italian diminutive of Maria, which comes from the Hebrew Miriam. The name means 'beloved' and has evolved from its Hebrew roots through Latin to modern Italian. It has gained popularity in recent decades and is often viewed as graceful and elegant. There is no direct biblical significance associated with the name.
The name Mariella is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. 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, Mariella has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled 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 female in West. Across generations, 'Mariella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3383rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2938th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4560th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4587th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3491st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1912th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1284th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mariella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mariella"
Pronunciation
/ˌmɛr.iˈɛl.ə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Mariella is a diminutive form of the name Maria, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Miriam. The name has roots in various cultures, often associated with the meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'beloved'.
Meaning
beloved
Language Evolution
Miriam (Hebrew), Maria (Latin), Mariella (Italian)
Historical Usage
The name Mariella gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Italian-speaking regions, and has since spread to various cultures.
Variants & Derivatives
Maria, Miriam, Mariana, Mary
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Mariella is perceived as a charming and elegant name, often associated with grace and beauty.
Famous People
Mariella Frostrup, a British television presenter and journalist., Mariella Devia, an Italian soprano known for her operatic roles.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mariella"
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 "Mariella"
"Mariella" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3383rd of 9107 | 130 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2938th of 9204 | 172 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4560th of 12526 | 142 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4587th of 19264 | 196 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3491st of 27321 | 458 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1912th of 35406 | 1,622 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1284th of 30306 | 2,214 |
Regional Popularity of "Mariella" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Mariella" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
95.80% 2328th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
76.20% 2654th/3483 |
- |
71.44% 2889th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
48.72% 2180th/4475 |
68.81% 3574th/5194 |
34.94% 2207th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
45.35% 2078th/4582 |
24.59% 1270th/5164 |
29.21% 2136th/7313 |
23.21% 1732nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
33.43% 1332nd/3984 |
19.19% 861st/4487 |
21.53% 1469th/6822 |
22.32% 1401st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mariella"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mariella" 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.