Marlen vs Yadira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlen

Girl #3,538 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea, bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Czech Slovak

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,538
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marlee, Lena, Marla

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Yadira

Girl #3,391 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy, deserving"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,391
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yadi, Dira, Yady

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marlen Rank #3,538
Yadira Rank #3,391

Yadira is more popular, ranked #3391 vs #3538 for Marlen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marlen ___

  • Marlen Rose
  • Marlen Elise
  • Marlen Grace
  • Marlen Louise
  • Marlen Joy
  • Marlen Marie

Yadira ___

  • Yadira Rose
  • Yadira Marie
  • Yadira Isabel
  • Yadira Luz
  • Yadira Sofia
  • Yadira Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Marlen

Greta Helga Ingrid Dietmar Klaus

If you choose Yadira

Zulema Ariana Diego Marco Catalina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlen or Yadira more popular?

Yadira is more popular, ranked #3391 compared to Marlen at #3538 in the United States.

What do Marlen and Yadira mean?

Marlen means "drop of the sea, bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Yadira means "worthy, deserving" (Arabic origin).

Are Marlen and Yadira boy or girl names?

Marlen is primarily a girl name. Yadira is primarily a girl name.

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