Shining sea or star of the sea
Marella is often considered a combination of Mary and Ella, or a diminutive of the Latin Maris, meaning 'of the sea'. It is also associated with the Celtic name Muriel, which translates to 'shining sea'. The name carries a vintage, maritime elegance that has remained rare in the United States.
Less common today
Marella isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,026 in 2022.
Italian noblewoman, art collector, and socialite
A character in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series · Keeper of the Lost Cities
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
