The baby name Meriela is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced meh-ree-EH-lah (IPA: /ˌmɛriˈɛlə/); alternative meh-ree-EL-uh (/məˌriˈɛlə/)..
The baby name Meriela is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced meh-ree-EH-lah (IPA: /ˌmɛriˈɛlə/); alternative meh-ree-EL-uh (/məˌriˈɛlə/)..
Meriela is in Origin.
Meriela is a rare feminine name, most likely a modern elaboration of Meriel or a blend with Mariela. As such, it can trace to two etymological streams: the Celtic Muirgheal (muir "sea" + geal "bright"), source of medieval Meriel/Muriel meaning "sea-bright," and the pan-European Maria line (Hebrew Miryam), which yields Mariela and Mariella and is often interpreted as "beloved," "wished-for child," or "of the sea" through the epithet Stella Maris.
Meriel and Muriel appear in medieval English, Irish, and Welsh records and enjoyed a modest revival in Britain in the early 20th century; Mariela spread in Spanish-, Italian-, and Slavic-speaking communities from the mid-20th century. Meriela itself surfaces in late-20th- and 21st-century usage as a creative form. Related variants and cognates include Meriel, Muriel, Mariel, Mariela, Mariella, and Murielle. Possible nicknames are Meri, Ria, and Ella. Meriela carries a luminous sea-linked sense with a contemporary flourish.
Meriela is exceptionally rare. Across 6 countries, we found just 10 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
Meriela is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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