Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Marialena since 1959
Babies named Marialena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 76 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Marialena is a compound name that combines two well-established names: Maria and Lena. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1959, but its most notable period of use was in the 1990s, peaking in 1997. As of 2025, it ranks 10,107, with a frequency of 1 in 178,585 births, indicating it remains a rare but steady choice. The name's trajectory is stable, suggesting a consistent but low level of adoption. Its top states are not recorded, likely due to its rarity. The name carries a melodic, Italianate feel, and is used predominantly in families with Southern European heritage or those drawn to compound names.
Marialena is a modern compound name, blending Maria and Lena. Maria, from the Hebrew Maryam, has been widely used across European languages, often associated with the Virgin Mary. Lena can derive from Helena (Greek for 'torch') or Magdalena (from the place name Magdala). The combination likely originated in Italian or Greek communities and gained use in English-speaking countries as a fashionable double name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maria, Lena, Mary, Mari
Variants: Maria Lena, Maria-Lena
Sibling names for Marialena
Names that share Marialena's style, for a brother or sister.
