Maryella
A feminine name combining Mary, of Hebrew origin meaning "bitter" or "beloved", and Ella, of Germanic origin meaning "all".
Name Census estimates that about 487 living Americans carry the first name Maryella. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Maryella today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Maryella births was 2013 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Maryella. 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
487
~ 1 in 703,808 Americans
Peak year
2013
30 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,294
Tracked since 1909
Popularity
Maryella: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Maryella from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 219 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Maryella remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Maryella 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 Maryella during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Maryellas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Maryella
The name Maryella is a feminine given name derived from the combination of the names Mary and Ella. It has its roots in the Hebrew name Miryam, which is believed to have originated from the ancient Egyptian word "mer," meaning "beloved."
The name Mary has been widely popular throughout history, particularly in Christian cultures, as it was the name of the mother of Jesus Christ in the New Testament of the Bible. The earliest recorded use of the name Maryella dates back to the late 19th century, when it emerged as a variant of the name Mary.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Maryella was Maryella Tuttle (1875-1959), an American author and journalist who wrote several books on gardening and nature. Another notable figure was Maryella Everett (1890-1986), a British actress and singer who performed in numerous theatrical productions in the early 20th century.
In the literary world, Maryella Bancroft (1897-1978) was an American novelist and short story writer known for her works exploring themes of family life and relationships. Her novel "The Seventh Hour" was published in 1930 and received critical acclaim.
Maryella Chaney (1919-2008) was an American singer and actress who rose to prominence in the 1940s and 1950s. She performed in Broadway musicals and appeared in several films, including "The Band Wagon" (1953) and "Guys and Dolls" (1955).
In more recent history, Maryella Hatfield (1934-2018) was a Canadian painter and sculptor whose works were featured in numerous galleries and exhibitions across North America. She was known for her abstract expressionist style and her exploration of color and texture.
Throughout its history, the name Maryella has maintained a sense of elegance and grace, reflecting its connection to the name Mary and its association with the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition. While not as widely used as some other names, it has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, from literature and the arts to journalism and entertainment.
People
Maryella + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Maryella 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
Maryella: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Maryella?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 487 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Maryella 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 703,808 US residents.
Is Maryella a common name?
We classify Maryella as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 741 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Maryella most popular?
The single biggest year for Maryella was 2013, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Maryella is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Maryella a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Maryella 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.