Marletha
Marletha is a girl baby name. Ranked #63,410 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
Marletha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 5 babies have been named Marletha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marletha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #63,410 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #63,410
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marletha
Marletha is a girl name .
Marletha is currently ranked #63,410 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marletha include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marletha 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