Unisex · #16,866 in 2026

Marchella

Current Rank
#16,866
Peak Rank
#4,419 (1969)
Total Babies
150
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #4,419 (150 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,960 (14 total)
👧As Girl Name
1956
First Year
2012
Last Year
1969
Peak Year
#4419
Peak Rank
150
Total Count
24
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1981
First Year
1982
Last Year
1981
Peak Year
#4960
Peak Rank
14
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Marchella

As a girl name

Marchella first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1956, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1969, when 11 Marchellas were born — ranking #4,419 that year. As of 2026, Marchella ranks #16,866 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 150 Marchellas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Marchella first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1981, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 7 Marchellas were born — ranking #4,960 that year. As of 2026, Marchella ranks #5,003 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 14 Marchellas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Marchella

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marchella is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marchella

What does the name Marchella mean?
Marchella is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1956. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Marchella in 2026?
In 2026, Marchella ranks #16,866 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Marchella most popular?
Marchella reached its peak popularity in 1969, ranking #4,419 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Marchella a unisex name?
Yes — Marchella is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 91% of Marchellas assigned female and 9% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Marchella?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marchella include Jonnette, Sheriann, Banita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marchella

Marchella is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1956 and has accumulated 150 births in the dataset. Marchella's peak popularity came in 1969 when it ranked #4,419. Use the chart and map above to compare Marchella's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.