Languages: This girl's name is used in English.

Variant Forms: Marlys

Popularity: The name Marla ranked 506th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

This name is highly rated in the 1990 U.S. Census popularity survey of all ages, but after 1960 does not appear in the state data listing the most popular baby names.

Narrative: This is a modern creation that some authorities claim represents a variant form of Marlene.