Drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved
Marielle is a French diminutive of Marie, which itself stems from the Hebrew Miriam. While the exact etymology is debated, common interpretations include 'drop of the sea' or 'star of the sea.' It offers a more melodic, sophisticated alternative to the classic Mary or Maria.
Less common today
Marielle isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,374 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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