Girl · #8,407 in 2026

Marlaya

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

Current Rank

#8,407

Peak Rank

#8,407 (2024)

Total Babies

142

5-Yr Trend

-13%

2006

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#8407

Peak Rank

142

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Marlaya

Marlaya first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2006, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 12 Marlayas were born — ranking #8,407 that year. As of 2026, Marlaya ranks #8,407 for baby girls with 12 births, gradually falling (-13%). In total, more than 142 Marlayas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Marlaya

Phonetically similar names — useful when Marlaya 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 Marlaya

What does the name Marlaya mean?

Marlaya is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2006. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Marlaya in 2026?

In 2026, Marlaya ranks #8,407 among girls' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Marlaya most popular?

Marlaya reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #8,407 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Marlaya a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Marlaya?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Marlaya include Dovey, Norabelle, Lenorah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Marlaya

Marlaya is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2006 and has accumulated 142 births in the dataset. Marlaya's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #8,407. Use the chart and map above to compare Marlaya'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.