Marla
Girl name · 42 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Marla: 42 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 2023.
Marla has several possible origins—it may be a feminine form of Marlon, a blend of Mary and Laura, or a variant of the Hebrew Mara, meaning “bitter.” Scottish parents might also encounter it as a modern diminutive of Marjorie. The name gained widespread recognition
Girl 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202310 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #3599 babies
- Total births
- 42since 2018
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 90%vs prior 5y