UK girl's name
Marilia
A feminine Latin name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from "mare" meaning "sea".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Marilia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Marilia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Marilia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Marilia ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Marilia.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Marilia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Marilia mean?
The name Marilia is a feminine name of Portuguese origin, derived from the Latin name "Maria." It is a combination of the name Maria and the Portuguese suffix "-ilia," which is a diminutive form used to express endearment or affection.
The name Maria itself has its roots in the Hebrew name "Miryam," which means "bitter" or "beloved." The name Maria gained popularity among early Christians, as it was the name of the mother of Jesus Christ in the New Testament.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marilia can be found in the works of the 18th-century Portuguese poet Tomás António Gonzaga. In his pastoral novel "Marília de Dirceu," published in 1792, the name Marilia is used as a pseudonym for his muse and love interest, Maria Joaquina Dorothea de Seixas.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Marilia. One of the most famous was Marilia de Dirceu (1719-1794), the real-life inspiration behind Gonzaga's novel. Another was Marilia Alves (1877-1935), a Brazilian educator and feminist activist who fought for women's rights and access to education.
In the realm of literature, Marilia Petit Pinheiro (1907-1999) was a Brazilian writer and journalist known for her contributions to children's literature. Marilia Gabriela Deravenicz (1888-1945) was a Polish-born Russian writer and translator who played a significant role in promoting Russian literature in Brazil.
In the world of politics, Marilia Caldas de Castro (1949-2018) was a Brazilian politician and environmentalist who served as the first female Governor of the state of Piauí from 1987 to 1991.
While the name Marilia may have originated in Portugal, it has since gained popularity in various parts of the world, particularly in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries. Its enduring presence throughout history serves as a testament to its enduring charm and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Marilia over time
The chart below shows babies named Marilia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Marilia, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Marilia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Marilia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5669 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Marilia
- Megan 70,884
- Mia 67,204
- Molly 47,734
- Millie 44,390
- Maisie 32,671
- Matilda 29,965
- Maya 26,445
- Madison 18,441
- Maria 17,304
- Mollie 15,914
- Martha 15,116
- Maddison 14,918
FAQ
Marilia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Marilia in the UK right now?
In 2022, Marilia was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Marilia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Marilia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Marilia?
A feminine Latin name of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from "mare" meaning "sea".
How many people are called Marilia in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Marilia across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.