Marlana
Marlana is a girl baby name. Ranked #36,939 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
Marlana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,745 babies have been named Marlana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marlana is past its peak , currently ranked #36,939 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,939
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Marlana
Marlana is a girl name .
Marlana is currently ranked #36,939 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marlana include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marlana include Marley, Marlee, Marlowe, Marleigh, Marlow . 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