Marla

Pronunciation: [ m-AHRL-uh ]

Boy Name #39,379 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Marla is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHRL-uh.

Parents who love the name Marla often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #39,379
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Marlon #1088 Marley #1238 Marlo #1696 Marlin #1945 Marlow #2491 Marlowe #2781

Nicknames

Mar May Marie

Also a Girl Name

Marla is also used as a girl name, ranked #2326.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marla

Is Marla a boy or girl name?

Marla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #39379. As a girl name, it is ranked #2326. Marla is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Marla?

Marla is pronounced m-AHRL-uh.

How popular is the name Marla?

Marla is currently ranked #39379 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Marla?

Common nicknames for Marla include Mar, May, and Marie.

Is Marla a common or rare name?

Marla is an uncommon name, ranked #39379 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Marla

Marla is a boy name .

Is Marla a boy or girl name? Marla is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,379 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,326. Marla is more commonly used as a girl name.

Marla is currently ranked #39,379 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Marla include Mar, May, and Marie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Marla include Marlon, Marley, Marlo, Marlin, Marlow . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.