Marleta
Marleta is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,472 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
Marleta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 45 babies have been named Marleta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marleta is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,472 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,472
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Nicknames
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About the Name Marleta
Marleta is a girl name .
Marleta is currently ranked #13,472 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marleta include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marleta 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