Marla vs Mary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marla

Girl #2,326 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woman of Magdala, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

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Marla Rank #2,326

Mary Rank #132

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #2326 for Marla.

Is Marla or Mary more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Marla at #2326 in the United States.

What do Marla and Mary mean?

Marla means "woman of Magdala, beloved" (Hebrew origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marla and Mary boy or girl names?

Marla is primarily a girl name. Mary is primarily a girl name.