US Popularity:4175
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Hebrew, German
Meaning:Woman of Magdala; Famous, renowned
With its Old Hollywood appeal, Marla is a dream vintage baby name. This feminine moniker acts as an English variant of Marlene, which in turn comes from the Hebrew name Magdelene. Meaning "woman of Magdala," it can also have understated ties to your faith as one of the names of the Christian figure Mary Magdalene, who is sometimes known as Mary of Magdala. Marla may also come from the Old German name Marlah, which can translate to "famous" or "renowned." A variation of Marlene, Marla is full of charm but with a snappier, less formal feel that'll prove to be perfect for your little trailblazer.

Marla Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Marla is currently #1384 on The Bump
Girl:Marla is currently #634 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Marla is currently #4175 in U.S. births
Girl:Marla is currently #1485 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#4175
in 2022
+ 100
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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