Marlis

Q: How popular is the name Marlis?

Marlis is ranked #69739 in popularity for girl names.

Q: What girl names are similar to Marlis?

Marlis pairs well with Susia, Lorrain, Eliner, and Lucenia in style and sound.

Q: Are there other spellings for Marlis?

Related spellings include Marley, Marlee, Marlowe, and Marleigh.

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Girl Name #69,739 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Marlis is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Marlis often also consider Susia, Lorrain, March .

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Popularity Over Time

#69,739

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #69,739
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Marley #287 Marlee #509 Marlowe #624 Marleigh #913 Marlow #1318 Marlene #1555 Marlie #1581 Marlo #1706

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Marlie

Middle Name Ideas

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Marlis Claire

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marlis

Is Marlis a boy or girl name?

Marlis is primarily used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Marlis?

Marlis is currently ranked #69739 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Marlis?

Common nicknames for Marlis include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie.

Is Marlis a common or rare name?

Marlis is an uncommon name, ranked #69739 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

What girl names are similar to Marlis?

Marlis pairs well with Susia, Lorrain, Eliner, Lucenia in style and sound.

Are there other spellings for Marlis?

Related spellings include Marley, Marlee, Marlowe, Marleigh.

About the Name Marlis

Marlis is a girl name .

Marlis is currently ranked #69,739 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Marlis include Marley, Marlee, Marlowe, Marleigh, Marlow . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.