Marieli
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "bitter rebel".
Name Census estimates that about 265 living Americans carry the first name Marieli. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Marieli today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Marieli births was 2007 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Marieli. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
265
~ 1 in 1,293,413 Americans
Peak year
2007
21 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,741
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Marieli: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Marieli from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 124 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Marieli remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marieli by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Marieli during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Marielis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Marieli
The name Marieli is a variation of the Hebrew name Miriam, which can be traced back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew root word "mar," meaning "bitter" or "beloved," and is related to the Egyptian name "Mer," meaning "beloved."
In the Bible, Miriam was the name of the sister of Moses and Aaron. She played an important role in the Exodus story, leading the Israelite women in song and dance after crossing the Red Sea. The name Miriam appears multiple times in the Torah and is mentioned in the Quran as well, indicating its significance in both Jewish and Islamic traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marieli can be found in the 12th century, when a woman named Marieli de Montpellier lived in the French city of Montpellier. She was a prominent figure in the city and is mentioned in several historical records from that time.
In the 16th century, a Spanish noblewoman named Marieli de Mendoza was known for her beauty and her patronage of the arts. She was a patron of the famous Spanish painter El Greco and commissioned several of his works.
During the Renaissance, the Italian poet Ludovico Ariosto featured a character named Marieli in his epic poem "Orlando Furioso." This literary reference helped popularize the name in Italy and other parts of Europe.
In the 18th century, Marieli Boulanger was a French painter and one of the few women admitted to the prestigious Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture. Her works were highly regarded during her lifetime, and she was known for her portraits and historical paintings.
In the 19th century, Marieli Gras was a Brazilian abolitionist and activist who fought against slavery and advocated for the rights of women and indigenous people. She played a significant role in the Brazilian abolitionist movement and is considered a pioneering figure in the struggle for social justice in Brazil.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Marieli. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Hebrew and Egyptian roots, the name has been used across various cultures and time periods, reflecting its enduring appeal and versatility.
People
Marieli + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Marieli as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Marieli: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Marieli?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 265 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Marieli going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,293,413 US residents.
Is Marieli a common name?
We classify Marieli as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 269 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Marieli most popular?
The single biggest year for Marieli was 2007, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Marieli is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Marieli a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Marieli in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.