Marlee
Marlee is a girl name of English origin meaning “Pleasant wood, boundary meadow”, pronounced MAR-lee. It ranked #536 in the United States in 2025, given to 564 babies, and peaked at #367 in 2008. Common nicknames: Mar, Lee.
How popular is Marlee in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Marlee mean, and where does it come from?
Marlee is a spelling of Marley, an English place name usually read as a boundary wood or a pleasant meadow, and carried by families across the Midlands long before a Jamaican musician made the surname worldwide. The -ee ending belongs to the American girls' name, which appears in records from 1915 but only entered the top thousand in 1992 — six years after Marlee Matlin won the Academy Award for Children of a Lesser God at twenty-one, still the youngest winner of that award.
How is Marlee used around the world?
Marlee is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 5+ international variants.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Marlee?
Famous People Named Marlee
- Marlee Matlin — American actress and Academy Award winner, the first deaf performer to win the award
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Marlee mean?
Marlee is a girl name of English origin meaning "Pleasant wood, boundary meadow." Marlee is a spelling of Marley, an English place name usually read as a boundary wood or a pleasant meadow, and carried by families across the Midlands long before a Jamaican musician made the surname worldwide. The -ee ending belongs to the American girls' name, which appears in records from 1915 but only entered the top thousand in 1992 — six years after Marlee Matlin won the Academy Award for Children of a Lesser God at twenty-one, still the youngest winner of that award.
How do you pronounce Marlee?
Marlee is pronounced MAR-lee. Common variations include Marley, Marlie, Marli.
Is Marlee a girl name?
Yes, Marlee is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Mar, Lee.