Marla

Marla is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 79 girls in the United States.

Marla at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marla

Marla belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marla first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #193 in 1955, and in 2024 79 babies received the name — 38,690 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marla in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#193 in 1955
Peak year
1955
Babies named Marla in 2024
79
Total since 1880
38,690

Marla in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#516 in 2024
Babies named Marla in 2025
46
Total since 1996
666

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marla mean?

The meaning of Marla is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marla a boy or girl name?

Marla is a girl name. In 2024, 79 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marla?

Marla comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marla?

Marla first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #193 in 1955, and 79 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].