Marlis
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marlis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 314 babies have been named Marlis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marlis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,739 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,739
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marlis
Marlis is a girl name .
Marlis is currently ranked #69,739 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marlis include Mar, Marl, Marly, Marlie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marlis include Marley, Marlee, Marlowe, Marleigh, Marlow . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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