Danyla vs Marlena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danyla

Girl #3,616 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ukrainian Russian Eastern European Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,616
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danya, Dani, Dana

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Marlena

Girl #3,537 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea, bitter sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Polish Slavic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,537
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marlee, Lena, Marla

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Popularity Comparison

Danyla Rank #3,616
Marlena Rank #3,537

Marlena is more popular, ranked #3537 vs #3616 for Danyla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danyla ___

  • Danyla Rose
  • Danyla Marie
  • Danyla Sofia
  • Danyla Grace
  • Danyla Victoria

Marlena ___

  • Marlena Rose
  • Marlena Grace
  • Marlena Claire
  • Marlena Elise
  • Marlena Joy
  • Marlena Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Danyla

Natasha Iryna Mykola Bohdan Lesya

If you choose Marlena

Greta Ingrid Helga Lena Ilse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danyla or Marlena more popular?

Marlena is more popular, ranked #3537 compared to Danyla at #3616 in the United States.

What do Danyla and Marlena mean?

Danyla means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin). Marlena means "drop of the sea, bitter sea" (Hebrew origin).

Are Danyla and Marlena boy or girl names?

Danyla is primarily a girl name. Marlena is primarily a girl name.

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