Marleen
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Soft, delicate, silk-like
Origin: Arabic/Slavic
Popularity: Ranked #11554 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Aleena. Shares the meaning 'Soft, delicate, silk-like.'
Similar names: marlen, marlena, marleni, marleny, marilena, marlene, maleena, malena
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Marleen? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Marleen, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Marleen
What does the name Marleen mean?
Marleen means “Soft, delicate, silk-like” from Arabic/Slavic roots.
What is the origin of the name Marleen?
Marleen has Arabic/Slavic origin. The traditional meaning is “Soft, delicate, silk-like”.
How popular is Marleen?
Marleen ranked #10917 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Marleen most popular?
Marleen peaked in 1951 with 133 babies registered that year.
Is Marleen a boy or girl name?
Marleen is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Marleens in registered births are female.
Is the name Marleen rising or falling in popularity?
Marleen has risen 232 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #11149 in 2020 to #10917 in 2025.
How long has Marleen been recorded?
Marleen appears in birth records across 100 years — from 1926 through 2025.