Combination of Maria and Celia or Maria and Cielo
A Spanish compound name typically blending Maria, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved', with either Celia, meaning 'heavenly', or Cielo, meaning 'sky'. It is particularly popular in the Philippines and Spanish-speaking communities as a rhythmic, devotional portmanteau.
Less common today
Maricel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,290 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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