Girl · #6,186 in 2026

Marlani

Name: Popularity of the name Marlani in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Marlani, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,186

Peak Rank

#5,778 (2024)

Total Babies

102

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2020

First Year

2026

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#5778

Peak Rank

102

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Marlani

Marlani first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2020, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 21 Marlanis were born — ranking #5,778 that year. As of 2026, Marlani ranks #6,186 for baby girls with 19 births, with steady use. In total, more than 102 Marlanis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Marlani

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marlani is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marlani

What does the name Marlani mean?

Marlani is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2020. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Marlani in 2026?

In 2026, Marlani ranks #6,186 among girls' names in the U.S., with 19 babies given the name that year.

When was Marlani most popular?

Marlani reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #5,778 that year with 21 babies given the name.

Is Marlani a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Marlani is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Marlani?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marlani include Raphaella, Enma, Andersen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marlani

Marlani is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2020 and has accumulated 102 births in the dataset. Marlani's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #5,778. Use the chart and map above to compare Marlani's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.