Declining since 2006.
Popularity of Marielis since 1988
Babies named Marielis per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 145 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Marielis is a compound name that emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1988, as part of a trend in Hispanic communities, especially Puerto Rican, of creating new names by blending traditional favorites like Maria and Elisabeth. Its peak year was 2006, after which its usage began a steady decline, reflecting the natural ebb of a fashionable coinage. While it has never cracked the national top 1000, its trajectory shows it was adopted with enough frequency to register in the Social Security data for over three decades, mostly concentrated in states with large Puerto Rican populations.
Marielis is a modern compound name, blending Maria (the Latin form of Mary, ultimately from Hebrew Miryam, of debated meaning) and Elisabeth (from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath'). Such combinations are common in Hispanic naming traditions, particularly in Puerto Rico, where innovative name formations from familiar roots have been popular since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Eli, Lili
Sibling names for Marielis
Names that share Marielis's style, for a brother or sister.
