Combination of Mary and Elis, meaning bitter or beloved and God is my oath.
Marielis is a modern compound name, likely blending the classic Maria or Mary with the suffix -elis, derived from Elizabeth or Elisheba. It carries the dual heritage of the Hebrew 'marah' (bitter) or Egyptian 'mry' (beloved) alongside the Hebrew 'el' (God) and 'shaba' (oath). This name is particularly popular in Spanish-speaking Caribbean communities.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Marielis in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
