Marliss
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Marliss first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 64 babies have been named Marliss in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marliss is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,255 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,255
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Marliss
Marliss is a girl name .
Marliss is currently ranked #48,255 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marliss include Mar, Marl, Marly, Marlie, Iss, Issy, Issie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marliss 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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