Holding steady, #3,903 for girls today.
Popularity of Maribella since 1986
Babies named Maribella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maribella's real moment was 2013.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 212 |
| 2010s | 353 |
| 2020s | 213 |
Meaning & origin
Maribella is a modern, melodic name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1986. Its popularity peaked in 2013, and as of 2025 it remains rare, ranking 3,903 with approximately 1 in 43,440 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has seen steady usage, especially in Florida and California, where Spanish-influenced names are especially common. Maribella's formation from 'mar' and 'bella' reflects a broader trend of compound names drawing on romantic languages, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice.
Maribella is a modern compound name formed from the Spanish elements "mar" (sea) and "bella" (beautiful), ultimately from Latin mare and bellus. It emerged as a variant of Marbella, the name of a coastal resort city in southern Spain, which itself derives from Arabic "Marbiliya" (possibly from Roman "Marbella"). The name has been used primarily in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century, gaining modest popularity in the 2000s and 2010s.
Where Maribella is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Bella, Riri
Sibling names for Maribella
Names that share Maribella's style, for a brother or sister.
