Marla
MAHR-lah
Popularity
#2334
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
38,728
Peak Year
#1,730 in 1955
First Recorded
1912
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Of German origin, meaning 'bitter' or 'star of the sea.' It's often considered a diminutive of Marlene or Margaret.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Marla Maples
American actress and television personality
Marla Gibbs
American actress, comedian, singer and writer
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