Marvella is a unique and distinctive given name of Latin origin, meaning 'wonderful.' It was created by American author O.H. Perry in the late 19th century for his novel 'A Romance of the WhitePlains,' where it became famous as the name of one of the main characters. The name Marvella gained popularity in the United States during the early to mid-20th century, often used as a middle or maiden name due to its elegant and sophisticated sound.
"The name Marvella experienced its peak popularity between the years 1922 and 1946, with a total of 860 births during this period. However, it began to decline in usage after World War II, dropping below 10 births per year by the late 1950s. In recent years, there has been a slight resurgence with around 17 births each in 2021 and 2022. Overall, since 1910, there have been a total of 1505 Marvellas born."