A combination of Maria and Estela, or great
Mayela is primarily used in Spanish-speaking communities, often considered a portmanteau of Maria and Estela. It is also sometimes linked to the Latin 'maia', meaning great, or associated with the month of May. It carries a melodic, multi-syllabic charm common in Latin American naming traditions.
Less common today
Mayela isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,827 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prominent Peruvian film and television actress
Mexican media personality and entrepreneur
