Marla: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ahrl-ah
Origin: Israel
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: And

Marla is a lovely feminine vintage name of Hebrew origin, associated with multiple meanings such as 'woman of Magdala, ''drop of the sea, 'and 'sea of bitterness. The name carries a sense of elegance and an aura similar to a beacon of hope during difficult times, making it a great choice of name. Despite its rich history, Marla 's popularity has declined since its peak in the 1980s, but it remains a charming and culturally significant name.

Marla Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Marla is currently #3960 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Marla is currently #2203 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Marla is currently #1906 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Marla is currently #1049 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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