Mariel

Girl's name

Mariel is a variant of the name Mary, which is of Hebrew origin meaning "bitter" or "beloved."

Meaning Sea of bitterness, beloved
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 241 Rising
Peak year 1992

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Uncommon Names Starting With M

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Mariel Hemingway - Actress, "Manhattan" and mental health advocate.
  • Mariel Zagunis - Olympic fencer, two-time gold medalist.
  • Mariel Rodriguez - Filipina TV host and actress.
  • Mariel Belanger - Indigenous Canadian singer-songwriter.
  • Mariel Pettee - American soccer player, NCAA champion.
  • Mariel Galdiano - Golfer, NCAA champion with UCLA.
  • Mariel Soria - Argentine field hockey player.
  • Mariel Swan - British actress, "The Bill" and "Doctors."
  • Mariel Martin - American fitness instructor and entrepreneur.
  • Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla - Filipina TV host and actress.

Sisters for Mariel

Girl names closely related to Mariel

Laisha Ilyana Mirabel Dafne Aleyna Apryl Jeslyn Ariadna

Brothers for Mariel

Boy names closely related to Mariel

Chrystian Said Eidan Edwardo Nazareth Gael Bayron Hernan

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Mariel

Maira Maleah Malia Maliah Maliyah Mamie Mara Marbella

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