Declining since 2007, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Mariaclara since 2003
Babies named Mariaclara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 116 |
| 2010s | 114 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Mariaclara is a modern compound name, first appearing in U.S. records in 2003, and has never broken into wide use. In its peak year, 2008, it reached its highest rank but remained uncommon. Since 2007, it has been on a downward trajectory, with only about 1 in 133,939 girls receiving the name in 2025. The name reflects a cultural trend of combining classic names like Maria and Clara into a single elegant form, especially popular in Italian and Spanish-speaking families. Its rarity appeals to parents seeking a distinctive choice with traditional roots.
Mariaclara is a compound name formed from Maria and Clara. Maria is the Latin form of Mary, of debated Hebrew origin (possibly meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'), while Clara derives from the Latin clarus, meaning 'bright, clear' or 'famous'. This double-barreled style is especially common in Italian and Spanish naming traditions, often honoring multiple family names or saints.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Clara, Mari-Clara, Mia, Clarita
Variants: Maria Clara
Sibling names for Mariaclara
Names that share Mariaclara's style, for a brother or sister.
