Rising since 2009, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Marlaya since 2006
Babies named Marlaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 83 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Marlaya is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2006. It has been rising in usage since 2009, reaching a peak rank of 10,917 in 2025, with about 1 in every 200,908 girls receiving the name that year. The name's popularity is concentrated in the 2020s, although it has not been reported in any particular state as a top choice. As a contemporary creation, Marlaya reflects a trend toward melodic feminine names ending in 'aya', drawing likely inspiration from names such as Marla or Maya. Its etymology is not tied to any traditional language, marking it as a distinctly modern American coinage.
Marlaya appears to be a modern coinage first recorded in the United States in 2006. It likely combines sounds from names such as Marla, Marley, or Maya, following a pattern of creating melodious feminine names with the popular -aya suffix. The name has seen gradual rise in use since 2009.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mar, Laya, Marly
Sibling names for Marlaya
Names that share Marlaya's style, for a brother or sister.
