Girl
Maricela
little Mary
About Maricela
Romance flows through every syllable of this melodious name, bringing with it visions of sunlit coastlines and warm Mediterranean breezes. Maricela dances off the tongue with a lyrical quality that feels both festive and refined, carrying cultural richness without being tied to any single heritage. The name's length and complexity give it a formal elegance perfect for important occasions, while natural nicknames like Mari or Cela offer everyday versatility. There's something timeless about Maricela—it feels equally at home in a vintage photograph or a modern birth announcement. The name suits a girl with personality and presence, someone who lights up rooms with her warmth and charisma. For families seeking a name with substance, beauty, and a musical quality that makes it memorable at first hearing, Maricela delivers abundantly.
Popularity of the Name Maricela
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1963 | #941 |
| 1964 | #980 |
| 1965 | #856 |
| 1966 | #915 |
| 1967 | #791 |
| 1968 | #872 |
| 1969 | #750 |
| 1970 | #830 |
| 1971 | #720 |
| 1972 | #657 |
| 1973 | #596 |
| 1974 | #561 |
| 1975 | #569 |
| 1976 | #469 |
| 1977 | #453 |
| 1978 | #462 |
| 1979 | #529 |
| 1980 | #566 |
| 1981 | #639 |
| 1982 | #699 |
| 1983 | #772 |
| 1984 | #742 |
| 1985 | #595 |
| 1986 | #582 |
| 1987 | #618 |
| 1988 | #615 |
| 1989 | #633 |
| 1990 | #580 |
| 1991 | #663 |
| 1992 | #682 |
| 1993 | #814 |
| 1994 | #780 |
| 1995 | #873 |
| 1996 | #818 |
| 1997 | #947 |
| 1998 | #918 |
| 1999 | #942 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Maricela
Names Similar to Maricela
Nicknames for Maricela
- Mari
- Cela
- Marcy
- Celi
- Macie
Famous People Named Maricela
| Maricela Juarez | Mexican-American boxer |
| Maricela Ochoa | Mexican long-distance runner |
| Maricela Cornejo | Mexican-American professional boxer |
| Maricela Gonzalez | Mexican actress and singer |
| Maricela Vega | Puerto Rican chef and activist |
| Maricela de la Torre | Mexican politician |
| Maricela Morales | Costa Rican lawyer and human rights advocate |
Characters Named Maricela
| Maricela Montoya | Character from the TV show "Queen of the South" |
| Maricela Ruiz | Character in the novel "Live by Night" by Dennis Lehane |
| Maricela Gonzalez | Character in the TV series "Orange Is the New Black" |
| Maricela Garcia | Character in the novel "The Guardians" by John Grisham |