Marlaina
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Dear child, precious, rock
Origin: French/Celtic
Popularity: Ranked #10608 in 2025 with 9 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alaina. Shares the meaning 'Dear child, precious, rock.'
Similar names: malaina, marlani, marlin, maclain, marylin, maaran, malaia, malaiah
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Marlaina? About 1 in 369,833 babies born in 2025 were named Marlaina, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Marlaina
What does the name Marlaina mean?
Marlaina means “Dear child, precious, rock” from French/Celtic roots.
What is the origin of the name Marlaina?
Marlaina has French/Celtic origin. The traditional meaning is “Dear child, precious, rock”.
How popular is Marlaina?
Marlaina ranked #10107 in 2025 — given to 9 babies that year.
When was Marlaina most popular?
Marlaina peaked in 1986 with 47 babies registered that year.
Is Marlaina a boy or girl name?
Marlaina is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Marlainas in registered births are female.
Is the name Marlaina rising or falling in popularity?
Marlaina has fallen 516 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9591 in 2020 to #10107 in 2025.
How long has Marlaina been recorded?
Marlaina appears in birth records across 65 years — from 1953 through 2025.