Izabela vs Marlena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Izabela

Girl #3,403 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (Elisheba)

Cultural Roots

Polish Portuguese Brazilian Romanian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,403
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Iza, Bella, Bela

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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

Izabela Rank #3,403
Marlena Rank #3,537

Izabela is more popular, ranked #3403 vs #3537 for Marlena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Izabela ___

  • Izabela Maria
  • Izabela Sofia
  • Izabela Clara
  • Izabela Helena
  • Izabela Lucia

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 Izabela

Beatriz Valentina Gabriel Rafael Miguel

If you choose Marlena

Greta Ingrid Helga Lena Ilse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Izabela or Marlena more popular?

Izabela is more popular, ranked #3403 compared to Marlena at #3537 in the United States.

What do Izabela and Marlena mean?

Izabela means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (Elisheba) origin). Marlena means "drop of the sea, bitter sea" (Hebrew origin).

Are Izabela and Marlena boy or girl names?

Izabela is primarily a girl name. Marlena is primarily a girl name.

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