Marlea
Marlea is a girl baby name. Ranked #17,131 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
Marlea first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 618 babies have been named Marlea in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marlea is past its peak , currently ranked #17,131 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,131
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Marlea
Marlea is a girl name .
Marlea is currently ranked #17,131 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marlea include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marlea 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