The baby name Marlika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mar-LEE-kah (approx. IPA: /mɑrˈliːkə/ or /mɑrˈlɪkə/).
Marlika is Indonesian in Origin.
The baby name Marlika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mar-LEE-kah (approx. IPA: /mɑrˈliːkə/ or /mɑrˈlɪkə/).
Marlika is Indonesian in Origin.
Marlika is a modern feminine name built on the long-travelled Maria root. Its shape aligns with Dutch pet forms like Marlieke/Marieke and the Central and Eastern European diminutive Marika, with the -ika ending signaling affection in many languages. Some hear it as an embellished spin on Marla or Marlena, reinforcing its link to the Maria–Magdalene tradition.
Usage is rare and contemporary, surfacing mainly from the late 20th century in the Low Countries, German- and Nordic-speaking circles, and occasionally in Anglophone settings. As a Maria derivative, its debated meanings include beloved, wished-for child, and the medieval devotional star of the sea. Close variants and cognates include Marika, Marieke, Marlieke, Marijke, Marla, Marlena, and Marline; shorter forms such as Marli/Marley or Lika also occur. The name blends familiarity with distinctive rhythm, giving a cosmopolitan yet gently old-world feel.
Marlika is extremely rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 7 recorded uses, across 6 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Marlika is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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