Marla
Marla: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Marla
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
American back-formation from Marlene, first used in the 1930s.
How popular is Marla?
Since 1880, 38,781 girls and 38 boys in the U.S. have been named Marla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #193 in 1955. Its highest rank for boys was #3560 in 1961. In 2025, 92 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Marla
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Marla
Sister and brother names that share Marla's Hebrew roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Marla FAQ
What does the name Marla mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. American back-formation from Marlene, first used in the 1930s.
What is the origin of the name Marla?
Marla is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Marla?
Since 1880, 38,781 girls and 38 boys in the U.S. have been named Marla (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #193 in 1955. Its highest rank for boys was #3560 in 1961. In 2025, 92 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Marla a boy or girl name?
Marla is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 38,781 girls and 38 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.