Marlena vs Stefania

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Marlena Rank #3,537
Stefania Rank #3,425

Stefania is more popular, ranked #3425 vs #3537 for Marlena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marlena ___

  • Marlena Rose
  • Marlena Grace
  • Marlena Claire
  • Marlena Elise
  • Marlena Joy
  • Marlena Jane

Stefania ___

  • Stefania Maria
  • Stefania Elena
  • Stefania Lucia
  • Stefania Rose
  • Stefania Grace
  • Stefania Alessandra

Sibling Name Ideas

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Valentina Lorenzo Claudia Marco Serena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlena or Stefania more popular?

Stefania is more popular, ranked #3425 compared to Marlena at #3537 in the United States.

What do Marlena and Stefania mean?

Marlena means "drop of the sea, bitter sea" (Hebrew origin). Stefania means "crown, wreath" (Greek stephanos origin).

Are Marlena and Stefania boy or girl names?

Marlena is primarily a girl name. Stefania is primarily a girl name.

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