Heidi vs Marla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heidi

Girl #345 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Swiss Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#345
Total SSA Count
901
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hei, Hey, Heie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Heidi Rank #345
Marla Rank #2,326

Heidi is more popular, ranked #345 vs #2326 for Marla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Heidi ___

  • Heidi Marie
  • Heidi Rose
  • Heidi Claire
  • Heidi Jo
  • Heidi Ann
  • Heidi Elise

Marla ___

  • Marla Jean
  • Marla Ann
  • Marla Kay
  • Marla Lynn
  • Marla Rose
  • Marla Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Heidi

Greta Hans Liesel Karl Ingrid

If you choose Marla

Darla Carla Sharla Harlan Garland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heidi or Marla more popular?

Heidi is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Marla at #2326 in the United States.

What do Heidi and Marla mean?

Heidi means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Marla means "woman of Magdala, beloved" (Hebrew origin).

Are Heidi and Marla boy or girl names?

Heidi is primarily a girl name. Marla is primarily a girl name.

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