Marilla
Pronunciation: [ m-ahr-IHL-uh ]
Marilla is a girl baby name. Ranked #12,344 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Marilla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 312 babies have been named Marilla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marilla is past its peak , currently ranked #12,344 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,344
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Marilla
Marilla is a girl name .
Marilla is currently ranked #12,344 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marilla include Mar, May, Marie, and Mariie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marilla 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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis