Star of the sea; of Magdala
Marleny is a Spanish-derived blend of Maria and Elena or Magdalena. It combines the traditional meanings of 'bitter' or 'star of the sea' with 'bright' or 'shining light'.
Less common today
Marleny isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,738 in 1994.
Venezuelan politician and engineer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
