Marcela
- Pronunciation
- [Mar-ce-la]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Warring
- Origin
- Spanish
Marcela Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 8,817 baby girls have been named Marcela. The name peaked in 1999 with 210 US births that year (rank #984). In 2024, ranked #1472 nationally — 488 places below its 1999 peak.
Top States for Marcela
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Marcela births are: California (2,599), Texas (2,259), Florida (549).
Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Marcela
If you like Marcela's Spanish origin, consider these related names: Abran, Abril, Adana, Adelita, Adella. Browse all Spanish names →
7-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Marcela's exact length and starting letter: Maarouf, Mabbina, Mabelle, Macaire, Macario.
Quick Facts About Marcela
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Compare Marcela to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Marcela against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).