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Mariel is a feminine name used in Spanish and English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Diminutive of Maria. In the case of the American actress Mariel Hemingway (1961-), the name was inspired by the Cuban town of Mariel." It ranked #893 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, diminutive of Maria. In the case of the American actress Mariel Hemingway (1961-), the name was inspired by the Cuban town of Mariel. The entry lists its usage as Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Philippines), English (American).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Mariel ranked #893 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #893 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Spanish) and that sit near Mariel in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mariel mean?
Behind the Name does not give Mariel a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: diminutive of Maria.
Is Mariel a popular name?
Mariel ranked #893 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Mariel a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Mariel appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Mariel — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
