Marlayna Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmar-LAY-nah / mɑːrˈleɪ.nəEnglish; American
Meaning
Derived from Marlene; combination of Mary and Elena
Historical & Cultural Background
Marlayna is a modern name that emerged in the United States. It is often considered a variation of Marlene, which has roots in German and Latin. The name reflects a trend of combining traditional names to create unique variations. It has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly among parents seeking distinctive names for their daughters.
Trend Summary
Marlayna has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Marlena
- Marleena
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marlayna was first seen in the United States in 1957. Marlayna has ranked as high as #1205 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Marlayna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Marlayna (1997)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 21 |
| 1989 | 27 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 25 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 17 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |