girl's name
Marshelia
mar-SHEE-lee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Births on record 35
Marshelia is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1971 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1957, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1957.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Marshelia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 24 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Marshelia?
In 1971, Marshelia was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marshelia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marshelia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marshelia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marshelia
- English mar-SHEE-lee-uh
Sibling Names for Marshelia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marshelia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marshelia
How popular is the name Marshelia?
In 1971, Marshelia was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Marshelia a girl's or a boy's name?
Marshelia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marshelia?
Marshelia has 4 syllables.
When was Marshelia most popular?
Marshelia peaked in 1957, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.