Marlena
- Pronunciation
- [Mar-le-na]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Variant Of Madeline Woman From Magdala.
- Origin
- English
Marlena Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 11,264 baby girls have been named Marlena. The name peaked in 1978 with 470 US births that year (rank #430). In 2024, ranked #3544 nationally — 3,114 places below its 1978 peak.
Top States for Marlena
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Marlena births are: California (1,648), New York (685), Texas (638).
Other English-Origin Names Like Marlena
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7-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Marlena's exact length and starting letter: Maarouf, Mabbina, Mabelle, Macaire, Macario.
Quick Facts About Marlena
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin | A Form Of Merle. | Male | English |
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Compare Marlena to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Marlena against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).