Marilena
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marilena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 662 babies have been named Marilena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marilena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,141 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,141
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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About the Name Marilena
Marilena is a girl name .
Marilena is currently ranked #8,141 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marilena include Mar, Mari, Mariy, Mariie, Maril, Marily, Marilie, Ena, Enay, Enaie, May, and Maie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marilena include Maria, Mariana, Mariah, Mariam, Marie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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