Marlana
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #867 in 1978
6 babies were named Marlana in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,802 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1940–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Marlana you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Marlana, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Marlana would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMarlana first shows up in US birth records in 1940, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 85 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1978, when it ranked #867. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMarlana was 4.3× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 62,500 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 270,270.
- TrendMarlana has slipped 4,802 places over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Marlana
Marlana is a girl name of English and German origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ana”. US birth records list Marlana for girls from 1940 to 2025, in 84 of those 86 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #867 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 6.0 | 167,504 girls |
| 1950s | 6.9 | 145,138 girls |
| 1960s | 14 | 70,572 girls |
| 1970s | 41 | 24,337 girls |
| 1980s | 47 | 21,295 girls |
| 1990s | 30 | 33,535 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 75,019 girls |
| 2010s | 5.9 | 168,634 girls |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 279,070 girls |
Other spellings of Marlana
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Marlana
What is the origin of the name Marlana?
Marlana has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Marlana a boy or girl name?
Marlana is a girl name.
How popular is the name Marlana?
Marlana ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#867).