Marla
Pronunciation: [ m-AHRL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Marla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 38 babies have been named Marla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,379 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,379
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marla
Marla is a boy name .
Is Marla a boy or girl name? Marla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,379 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,326. Marla is more commonly used as a girl name.
Marla is currently ranked #39,379 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marla include Mar, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marla include Marlon, Marley, Marlo, Marlin, Marlow . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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