Bitter sea or of Magdala
A phonetic variant of Marlena, which blends Maria and Magdalene. It carries the dual heritage of the Hebrew name Mary, meaning bitter or beloved, and the place name Magdala, meaning tower.
Less common today
Marlaina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,795 in 1993.
Canadian politician and Premier of Alberta
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
