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Marlena

female

Meaning

"Of the Sea; Beloved"

Often treated as a blend of Maria and Magdalena or as a form of Marlene, with layered traditional meanings.

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Popularity History of Marlena

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3544Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#3544

Marlena was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-421

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Marlena Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Marlena.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Marlena

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Quick Facts

OriginGerman, Polish
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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