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Marlina

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Pronounced mar-LEE-nuh /mɑrˈliː.nə/Medium

Meaning: An elaboration of Marlene (a German blend of Maria and Magdalene, 'of Magdala') with a Latinate -ina ending; it also echoes Marina ('of the sea'). Melodic and vintage-tinged.Low

In 30 seconds: A melodic name: Marlina echoes Marlene ('of Magdala') and Marina ('of the sea') (said 'mar-LEE-nuh'). Vintage and soft.
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Origin MediumGerman, English
MeaningAn elaboration of Marlene (a German blend of Maria and Magdalene, 'of Magdala') with a Latinate -ina ending; it also echoes Marina ('of the sea'). Melodic and vintage-tinged.
U.S. rank (2023)#14531 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,165

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819472023

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

Marlina elaborates Marlene ('of Magdala') with -ina, echoing Marina. It reads melodic and a touch vintage — rare in the U.S. (said 'mar-LEE-nuh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, soft, and vintage-tinged.

Did you know? Marlina extends Marlene — a German blend of Maria and Magdalene, 'of Magdala' — with an -ina ending, and brushes against Marina ('of the sea'), for a soft, vintage-tinged name (said 'mar-LEE-nuh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Marlina — Marlene + -ina; echoes Marina

Variations

MarleneMarleenaMarlina

Nicknames

MarLina

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Marina— the sea name it echoes
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marlina mean?

Marlina elaborates Marlene ('of Magdala') with an -ina ending and echoes Marina ('of the sea').

How do you pronounce Marlina?

It's said mar-LEE-nuh /mɑrˈliː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Marlina a boy or girl name?

Marlina is a girl's name.

How popular is Marlina?

Marlina is a rare name in the U.S.

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