Maricela
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Maricela first appeared in US Social Security records in 1978.
Over 56 babies have been named Maricela in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maricela is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,352 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,352
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Maricela is also used as a girl name, ranked #3060.
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About the Name Maricela
Maricela is a boy name .
Is Maricela a boy or girl name? Maricela is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,352 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,060. Maricela is more commonly used as a girl name.
Maricela is currently ranked #30,352 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maricela include Mar, Mari, Mariy, Mariie, Maric, Maricy, Maricie, Ela, Elay, Elaie, May, and Maie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maricela include Mario, Mariano, Marion, Marius, Marino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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