Bitter or star of the sea; drop of the sea
Marlia is a rare blend name, likely a combination of Maria and Lia or a variant of Marla. It carries the etymological roots of Mary, which is often interpreted as 'bitter' or 'star of the sea' in Latin and Hebrew traditions. Its rarity makes it a distinctive alternative to more common 'Mar-' names.
Less common today
Marlia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,684 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
