Marlie

Meaning of Marlie

Derived from Marlene or Marley, meaning 'bitter' or 'pleasant wood'. It's often seen as a modern, cheerful-sounding name.

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

Popularity of Marlie

After ranking as high as #896 in 2009, Marlie has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Marlie

• Marlie Collins
  American educator and activist
• Marlie Packer
  English rugby union player
• Marlie Couto
  Brazilian model and actress
• Marlie Howard
  American actress
• Marlie Casseus
  American beauty pageant contestant

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Questions about the name Marlie

What does the name Marlie mean?

Marlie means derived from marlene or marley, meaning 'bitter' or 'pleasant wood'. it's often seen as a modern, cheerful-sounding name, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Marlie?

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

When was Marlie most popular?

Marlie peaked at #896 in 2009.