Maciel

Q: Is Maciel a boy or girl name?

Maciel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #46635, and as a boy name it ranks #12883.

Q: How popular is the name Maciel?

Maciel is ranked #46635 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ m-ihk-EEL ]

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Girl Name #46,635 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Maciel is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ihk-EEL.

Parents who love the name Maciel often also consider Brittaney, Chervon, Sharmine .

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Popularity Over Time

#46,635

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #46,635
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Macie #473 Maci #790

Nicknames

Mac May Macie Maciie

Middle Name Ideas

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Maciel Eliza

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Maciel Brooklyn

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Maciel Eden

Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
Maciel Ayla

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Maciel Maeve

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Maciel Daisy

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Maciel Georgia

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Maciel Alaia

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Maciel Claire

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Maciel Alice

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Also a Boy Name

Maciel is also used as a boy name, ranked #12883.

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Similar Names

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Jamielyn Girl Hebrew via James Aliki Girl Old High German via Greek Sharmine Girl Persian Wing Girl Cantonese Chinese (榮 róng) Chervon Girl Irish Gaelic Marleana Girl American English Brittaney Girl Latin via Celtic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maciel

Is Maciel a boy or girl name?

Maciel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #46635. As a boy name, it is ranked #12883. Maciel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Maciel?

Maciel is pronounced m-ihk-EEL.

How popular is the name Maciel?

Maciel is currently ranked #46635 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Maciel?

Common nicknames for Maciel include Mac, May, Macie, and Maciie.

Is Maciel a common or rare name?

Maciel is an uncommon name, ranked #46635 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Maciel

Maciel is a girl name .

Is Maciel a boy or girl name? Maciel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #46,635 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #12,883. Maciel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Maciel is currently ranked #46,635 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Maciel include Mac, May, Macie, and Maciie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Maciel include Macie, Maci . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.