Maricela sits next to 4 phonetic neighbors — Marisol, Marcela, and Mariela are the closest matches by sound. Most share Maricela's Spanish-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"drop of the sea, beloved"
"pleasant wood (via Marley)"
"sorrows, pains"
"mountain range, saw-toothed peaks"
"other Aenor, honor"
"she who brings to light, bringer of light"
"sea"
"blind, dimly sighted"
"strength, power"
"peace"
"God is my strength"
"gentle, soft"
"from Sonora, the desert region"
"God is my oath (as diminutive of Elizabeth)"
"bean grower"
"member of the Gauts tribe"
"born at dawn, of the light"
"bright as day"
"bright, splendid (folk etymology)"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Maricela — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Hebrew via Spanish origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Maricela.
Rhythm: Maricela is a 4-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.