Marlia

Marlia is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,581 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.

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Girl Name #13,581 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Marlia is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Marlia often also consider Celestial, Lorelle, Sybella .

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Historical Record

Marlia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.

Over 81 babies have been named Marlia in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Marlia is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #13,581 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#13,581
Current Rank
Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#13,581
Total SSA Count
9

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Nicknames

Mar May Marie Marlie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marlia

Is Marlia a boy or girl name?
Marlia is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Marlia?
Marlia is currently ranked #13581 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Marlia?
Common nicknames for Marlia include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie.
Is Marlia a common or rare name?
Marlia is an uncommon name, ranked #13581 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Marlia?
Marlia pairs well with Celestial, Lorelle, Sybella, Sallyanne in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Marlia?
Related spellings include Marley, Marlee, Marlowe, Marleigh.

About the Name Marlia

Marlia is a girl name .

Marlia is currently ranked #13,581 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Marlia 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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