Marly vs Nikki

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marly

Girl #3,582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lake clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,582
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mar, Marls

Playground Safety Score

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Nikki

Girl #3,427 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Australian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,427
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nik

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marly Rank #3,582
Nikki Rank #3,427

Nikki is more popular, ranked #3427 vs #3582 for Marly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marly ___

  • Marly Grace
  • Marly Rose
  • Marly Jane
  • Marly Claire
  • Marly Anne
  • Marly Kate

Nikki ___

  • Nikki Marie
  • Nikki Jo
  • Nikki Lee
  • Nikki Ann
  • Nikki Jade
  • Nikki Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marly

Harley Finley Riley Bowie Lena

If you choose Nikki

Tammie Ronnie Bobbi Billie Jessie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marly or Nikki more popular?

Nikki is more popular, ranked #3427 compared to Marly at #3582 in the United States.

What do Marly and Nikki mean?

Marly means "lake clearing" (Old English origin). Nikki means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Marly and Nikki boy or girl names?

Marly is primarily a girl name. Nikki is primarily a girl name.

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