Marleigh

Meaning of Marleigh

Marleigh is a modern name that combines "Mar" (often associated with Mary, meaning "star of the sea") and "leigh" (meaning "meadow" or "pasture"). So, it can be interpreted as "star of the meadow."

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

Popularity of Marleigh

After ranking as high as #691 in 2021, Marleigh has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Marleigh

• Marleigh Grayer Kyle
  American politician, Arizona senator
• Marleigh Fairbanks
  American voice actress
• Marleigh Rippon
  American lacrosse player
• Marleigh Stone-Campbell
  American news anchor
• Marleigh Ballard
  American soccer player

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Questions about the name Marleigh

What does the name Marleigh mean?

Marleigh means marleigh is a modern name that combines "mar" (often associated with mary, meaning "star of the sea") and "leigh" (meaning "meadow" or "pasture"). so, it can be interpreted as "star of the meadow.", and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Marleigh?

Marleigh did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Marleigh most popular?

Marleigh peaked at #691 in 2021.