Marlana
Marlana is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Blend of Marlene ('woman from Magdala' or 'rebellious') and Lana ('precious' or 'light').
Origin and history
Marlana is an American modern blend name, likely combining elements from Marlene and Lana or Marlene and Alana. It gained moderate usage in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States and remains a relatively rare choice today. The name offers a melodious, classic sound while remaining distinctive.
Popularity in the United States
2,838 babies in the United States have been named Marlana since 1880. It ranks #3329 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2066.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.5 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- PA (12.5 %)
- OH (9.8 %)
- GA (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 87 |
| 1950-1960 | 133 |
| 1960-1970 | 253 |
| 1970-1980 | 637 |
| 1980-1990 | 805 |
| 1990-2000 | 539 |
| 2000-2010 | 245 |
| 2010-2019 | 104 |
| 2020-2029 | 35 |
Famous people named Marlana
- Marlana VanHoose: Singer, Performer
Nicknames
Marla, Lana, Lanie, Marley
Fun facts
- Marlana emerged in the United States as part of a mid-20th-century trend of combining existing popular names like Marla, Marlene, and Lana.
- The name experienced its highest historical usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s before becoming quite uncommon.