Holding steady.
Popularity of Marleena since 1962
Babies named Marleena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Marleena is a rare, modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1962. It has never ranked in the top 1,000 names and is given to fewer than five babies per year. Its peak year was 1999, suggesting a brief spike in interest, but it has since remained stable at very low usage. The name's origins are uncertain, but it is likely a blend of Marlene and Lena or a Finnish adaptation of Marina. Because it is so uncommon, Marleena offers a unique choice for parents seeking a name that is both melodic and distinctive, with no strong ties to any particular state or region.
Marleena is a modern coinage, likely a blend of the names Marlene and Lena. Marlene itself is a 20th-century combination of Maria and Magdalene, popularized by actress Marlene Dietrich. Lena is a short form of Helena or Magdalena. Another possibility is that Marleena is a Finnish variant of Marina, meaning 'of the sea.' The name has been used occasionally in the United States since the 1960s, but it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mar, Leena, Marlie
Sibling names for Marleena
Names that share Marleena's style, for a brother or sister.
