Marla
- Pronunciation
- [Mar-la]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Variant Of Marlene Woman From Magdala.
- Origin
- English
Marla Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 38,690 baby girls have been named Marla. The name peaked in 1955 with 1,725 US births that year (rank #193). In 2024, ranked #2334 nationally — 2,141 places below its 1955 peak.
Top States for Marla
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Marla births are: California (4,383), Illinois (2,981), Texas (2,767).
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5-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Marla's exact length and starting letter: Mabel, Mable, Mabon, Mabuz, Mabyn.
Quick Facts About Marla
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlys | Variant Of Marlene Woman From Magdala. | Female | English |
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Marla against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).