Marsella
Pronunciation: [ m-ahrs-EHL-uh ]
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Marsella first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 126 babies have been named Marsella in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marsella is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #24,135 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #24,135
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Marsella
Marsella is a girl name .
Marsella is currently ranked #24,135 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marsella include Mar, Mars, Marsy, Marsie, Marse, Marsey, Marseie, Lla, Llay, Llaie, May, and Maie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marsella include Mars . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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