Marlia
Marlia is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,581 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Marlia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 81 babies have been named Marlia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marlia is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #13,581 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,581
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Marlia
Marlia is a girl name .
Marlia is currently ranked #13,581 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marlia include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marlia 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis