Marella
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Shining Sea. Variant Of Muriel.
- Origin
- Irish
Marella Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 465 baby girls have been named Marella. The name peaked in 1970 with 17 US births that year (rank #3661). In 2024, ranked #9959 nationally — 6,298 places below its 1970 peak.
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Marella
If you like Marella's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
7-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Marella's exact length and starting letter: Maarouf, Mabbina, Mabelle, Macaire, Macario.
Quick Facts About Marella
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariela | Beloved And Illuminated. | Female | English |
| Marilee | Bitterness | Female | Greek |
| Marylee | Female | English | |
| Marylu | Derived From Mary Bitter. Mary Was The Biblical Mother Of Christ. Names Like Dolores And Mercedes Have Been Created To Express Aspects Of Mary's Life And Worship. | Male | English |
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Compare Marella to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Marella against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).