Star of the sea; beautiful
Marabella is a compound name likely blending the Latin elements 'mara' (from Mary) and 'bella'. It combines the maritime symbolism of the 'star of the sea' with the classic Romance language word for beautiful. It is often considered a more elaborate, lyrical alternative to names like Marabel or Mirabella.
Less common today
Marabella isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,342 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the animated series 'Elena of Avalor' · Elena of Avalor
