Ilana vs Marla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilana

Girl #2,468 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tree, oak tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ilani, Lana, Lani

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ilana Rank #2,468
Marla Rank #2,326

Marla is more popular, ranked #2326 vs #2468 for Ilana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilana ___

  • Ilana Ruth
  • Ilana Miriam
  • Ilana Sophie
  • Ilana Grace
  • Ilana Rose
  • Ilana Claire

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 Ilana

Noam Ariel Yael Micah Tamar

If you choose Marla

Darla Carla Sharla Harlan Garland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilana or Marla more popular?

Marla is more popular, ranked #2326 compared to Ilana at #2468 in the United States.

What do Ilana and Marla mean?

Ilana means "tree, oak tree" (Hebrew origin). Marla means "woman of Magdala, beloved" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ilana and Marla boy or girl names?

Ilana is primarily a girl name. Marla is primarily a girl name.

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