Rising since 1987, #1,359 for girls today.
Popularity of Marbella since 1971
Babies named Marbella per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 74 |
| 1980s | 129 |
| 1990s | 359 |
| 2000s | 611 |
| 2010s | 695 |
| 2020s | 599 |
Meaning & origin
Marbella entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1971, but remained rare for decades. Its trajectory began to shift in 1987, and the name has been rising steadily since. As of 2025, it reached its peak rank at 1359, with an estimated 1 in 9921 newborn girls receiving the name. Geographically, Marbella is most popular in Arizona, California, and Wisconsin. The name's appeal likely stems from its phonetic similarity to other trendy 'ella' names and the cachet of the Spanish resort city.
Marbella is likely a place name taken from the resort city of Marbella in Andalusia, Spain. The city's name is of uncertain origin, possibly from the Latin 'Marbella' or the Arabic 'Marbila'.
Where Marbella is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Marbella
Names that share Marbella's style, for a brother or sister.
