Marilena
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Bitter Light
- Origin
- Romanian
Marilena Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 667 baby girls have been named Marilena. The name peaked in 2021 with 21 US births that year (rank #5870). In 2024, ranked #7804 nationally — 1,934 places below its 2021 peak.
Top States for Marilena
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Marilena births are: New York (37), California (15), Texas (6).
Other Romanian-Origin Names Like Marilena
If you like Marilena's Romanian origin, consider these related names: Adriana, Afina, Alexandreina, Alexandru, Alin. Browse all Romanian names →
8-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Marilena's exact length and starting letter: Macalpin, Macartan, Macaulay, Macbride, Macdhubh.
Quick Facts About Marilena
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Compare Marilena to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Marilena against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).