Marlee

Meaning of Marlee

A variant of Marley, meaning "pleasant seaside meadow". It can also be a combination of Mary and Lee.

Marlee has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Marlee

Marlee has cooled off, slipping to #536 in 2025, down from a peak of #367 in 2008.

Notable people named Marlee

• Marlee Matlin
  Academy Award-winning actress
• Marlee Scott
  Canadian country music artist
• Marlee Ehrlich
  American journalist and author
• Marlee Messia
  Brazilian actress and model
• Marlee Starliper
  American professional runner

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Questions about the name Marlee

What does the name Marlee mean?

Marlee means a variant of marley, meaning "pleasant seaside meadow". it can also be a combination of mary and lee, and it comes from English origins.

Is Marlee a boy's or a girl's name?

Marlee is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Marlee?

In 2025, Marlee ranked #536 for girls, down from #509 the year before.

When was Marlee most popular?

Marlee peaked at #367 in 2008.