Marilynn
Meaning
"beloved, wished-for child"
Origin: Hebrew
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,312
- Total SSA Count
- 48
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Mari, Lynn, Lynnie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"beloved, wished-for child"
Origin: Hebrew
"divine hospitality; gift of grace"
Origin: Modern American/Greek
Marilynn is more popular, ranked #3312 vs #3370 for Zeniyah.
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Marilynn is more popular, ranked #3312 compared to Zeniyah at #3370 in the United States.
Marilynn means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin). Zeniyah means "divine hospitality; gift of grace" (Modern American/Greek origin).
Marilynn is primarily a girl name. Zeniyah is primarily a girl name.