Marisela

Marisela is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 33 girls in the United States.

Marisela at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marisela

Marisela belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marisela first appears in Social Security records in 1945. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #495 in 1985, and in 2024 33 babies received the name — 10,282 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marisela in US records

First recorded (US)
1945
Best US rank
#495 in 1985
Peak year
1985
Babies named Marisela in 2024
33
Total since 1880
10,282

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marisela mean?

The meaning of Marisela is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marisela a boy or girl name?

Marisela is a girl name. In 2024, 33 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marisela?

Marisela comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Marisela?

Marisela first appears in US records in 1945. Its best-ever ranking was #495 in 1985, and 33 babies were given the name in 2024.

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