Rising since 2017, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Marena since 1915
Babies named Marena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 94 |
| 1960s | 96 |
| 1970s | 53 |
| 1980s | 124 |
| 1990s | 443 |
| 2000s | 247 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Marena is a name of uncertain origin, possibly a modern variant of Marina meaning 'of the sea' (from Latin marinus) or a blend of Mary and Lena. Its first recorded use in U.S. data is 1915, but it saw its peak popularity in 1994, ranking 7491 in 2025 with roughly 1 in 114805 girls receiving the name. The name has been rising in usage since 2017, suggesting a recent revival of interest, though it has no strong association with any particular region or top states. Its sound is similar to feminine names ending in '-ena' or '-ina', and it offers nickname options like Mari or Rena.
The name Marena likely emerged as a modern variant of Marina, from Latin 'marinus' meaning 'of the sea'. However, it could also be an elaborated form of Mara or a combination of Mary and Lena. Its usage in the United States dates to at least 1915, with a peak in 1994, suggesting it may have been influenced by cultural trends rather than a single traditional origin.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mari, Rena, Mare
Sibling names for Marena
Names that share Marena's style, for a brother or sister.
