—2024 rank
1955peak year
38,621babies named Marla since 1880
▲ +3%5-year trend
Marla popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Marla mean?
Modern short form of Marlene or Marcella, names connected to Mary. Emerged in the mid-twentieth century.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, modern
Names like Marla
Same era, same vibe — if you like Marla, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Marlas
- Marla Maples, TV personality
Spellings & variants
Marlo
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