US Popularity Rank: 2077

Origin: Scandinavian

Meaning: Star of the sea; Drop of the sea; Bitter; Rebellious; Beloved; Wished-for child

Give baby a name worthy of a fairytale with this dreamy girl's name. Mariella, meaning "star of the sea," has Latin and Italian origins and is a variant of the Scandinavian name Mariel. Mariella can also be a variant of Mary, which has a variety of meanings that include "drop of the sea," "bitter," "rebellious," "beloved," and "wished-for child." With the ever popular -ella ending—Gabriella, Isabella, Stella et al—this name feels right on trend but is unusual enough for baby to stand out.