Marek
Pronunciation: [ m-AHR-ehk ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marek first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 5 babies have been named Marek in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marek is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #44,130 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #44,130
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marek
Marek is a girl name .
Is Marek a boy or girl name? Marek is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #44,130 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,473. Marek is more commonly used as a boy name.
Marek is currently ranked #44,130 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marek include Mar, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marek include Maren, Marely, Marelyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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