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Marilena

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Pronounced mah-ree-LEH-nah /ˌmɑ.riˈlɛ.nə/Medium

Meaning: An Italian/Greek compound of Maria (Mary) and Elena/Helen ('bright; shining light; torch', Greek)Low

In 30 seconds: Mary + shining light: Marilena joins Maria and Elena. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-ree-LEH-nah').
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Origin LowHebrew, Greek
MeaningAn Italian/Greek compound of Maria (Mary) and Elena/Helen ('bright; shining light; torch', Greek)
U.S. rank (2025)#7743 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 681

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219482025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marilena is an Italian/Greek compound of Maria (Mary) and Elena/Helen ('bright; shining light; torch', Greek). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-ree-LEH-nah'; nickname Lena).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Greek families. Rare, Mary-and-shining-light at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Elena/Helen means 'bright; shining light; torch' in Greek — Marilena joins it with Maria (Mary), a lyrical, classic compound (said 'mah-ree-LEH-nah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Elena — compound name

Variations

MarileneMarylenaMarlena

Nicknames

Lena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marilena mean?

Marilena joins Maria (Mary) and Elena ('shining light').

How do you pronounce Marilena?

It's said mah-ree-LEH-nah /ˌmɑ.riˈlɛ.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Marilena a boy or girl name?

Marilena is a girl's name.

How popular is Marilena?

Marilena is a rare name in the U.S.

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