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Marilu

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Pronounced mah-ree-LOO /ˌmɑ.riˈlu/Medium

Meaning: A blend of Maria — variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea' — and Lu (a short form of Lucia, 'light', or Luisa, 'famous warrior'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Maria plus Lu: Marilu. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-ree-LOO').

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Origin LowLatin, Spanish

MeaningA blend of Maria — variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea' — and Lu (a short form of Lucia, 'light', or Luisa, 'famous warrior'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7022 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,279

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Marilu is a blend of Maria — variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea' — and Lu (a short form of Lucia, 'light', or Luisa, 'famous warrior'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-ree-LOO').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, Maria-and-Lu at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Marilu blends Maria — variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea' — with Lu (a short form of Lucia, 'light', or Luisa) — a lyrical, classic Latin-American name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'mah-ree-LOO').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Marilu — routes layered

Variations

MarilouMarylouMariluz

Nicknames

Mari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marilu mean?

Marilu blends Maria and Lu (Lucia/Luisa); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Marilu?

It's said mah-ree-LOO /ˌmɑ.riˈlu/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Marilu a boy or girl name?

Marilu is a girl's name.

How popular is Marilu?

Marilu is a rare name in the U.S.