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Marilee

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Pronounced MAIR-uh-lee /ˈmɛr.ə.li/High

Meaning: An English compound of Mary ('beloved; of the sea; bitter', from Hebrew Miriam) and Lee ('a meadow; a clearing', from Old English leah); a compound nameLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved + meadow: Marilee is an English compound. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew, English
MeaningAn English compound of Mary ('beloved; of the sea; bitter', from Hebrew Miriam) and Lee ('a meadow; a clearing', from Old English leah); a compound name
U.S. rank (2025)#8166 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,433

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194719122025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marilee is an English compound of Mary ('beloved; of the sea; bitter', from Hebrew Miriam) and Lee ('a meadow; a clearing', from Old English leah; a compound name). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MAIR-uh-lee'; nickname Mary).

In the U.S. it appears as a Southern double name. Rare, beloved-and-meadow at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Marilee joins Mary ('beloved; of the sea') with Lee ('a meadow') — a lyrical, classic compound (said 'MAIR-uh-lee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Marilee — English compound

Variations

MaryleeMarileyMarileigh

Nicknames

Mary

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marilee mean?

Marilee is an English compound of Mary ('beloved') and Lee ('a meadow').

How do you pronounce Marilee?

It's said MAIR-uh-lee /ˈmɛr.ə.li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marilee a boy or girl name?

Marilee is a girl's name.

How popular is Marilee?

Marilee is a rare name in the U.S.

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