Marlene vs Mika

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlene

Girl #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Maria)

Cultural Roots

German French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,555
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marle, Lena, Marli

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Mika

Girl #1,543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful fragrance"

Origin: Japanese (美香 mi + ka)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Scandinavian Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,543
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mi, Mimi

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Popularity Comparison

Marlene Rank #1,555
Mika Rank #1,543

Mika is more popular, ranked #1543 vs #1555 for Marlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marlene ___

  • Marlene Grace
  • Marlene Louise
  • Marlene Anne
  • Marlene Claire
  • Marlene Rose
  • Marlene Jane

Mika ___

  • Mika Rose
  • Mika Lynn
  • Mika Jade
  • Mika Skye
  • Mika Elle
  • Mika Rae

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Marlene

Ingrid Gertrude Hildegard Claus Heinrich

If you choose Mika

Kai Suki Ren Hana Niko

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlene or Mika more popular?

Mika is more popular, ranked #1543 compared to Marlene at #1555 in the United States.

What do Marlene and Mika mean?

Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin). Mika means "beautiful fragrance" (Japanese (美香 mi + ka) origin).

Are Marlene and Mika boy or girl names?

Marlene is primarily a girl name. Mika is primarily a girl name.

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