Marlis
- Pronunciation
- [Mar-lis]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Bitter
- Origin
- German
Marlis Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 846 baby girls have been named Marlis. The name peaked in 1941 with 33 US births that year (rank #1350).
Top States for Marlis
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Marlis births are: Minnesota (97), Iowa (11), Wisconsin (11).
Other German-Origin Names Like Marlis
If you like Marlis's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Marlis's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Marlis
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Compare Marlis to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Marlis against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).