Maricela is a Spanish name usually explained as a blend of María and Celia, or as a form of Marcela, the feminine of Marcellus, "little warrior" or "dedicated to Mars". It is most common in Mexico and among Mexican-American families. Maricela peaked in the United States at number 1,144 in 2000 and has slid gently since, to number 2,712 in 2025 with 64 births.