Marcelia
Pronunciation: [ m-ahrch-EHL-ee-uh ]
Marcelia is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,084 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Marcelia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 96 babies have been named Marcelia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marcelia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,084 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,084
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marcelia
Marcelia is a girl name .
Marcelia is currently ranked #68,084 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marcelia include Mar, May, Marie, and Marcie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marcelia include Marceline, Marcella, Marcela, Marcelina, Marcie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis