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Marleigha

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Pronounced mar-LEE-uh /mɑːrˈliː.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern -leigha respelling of Marley, an English surname/place name, 'meadow near the lake' or 'marsh meadow.' The trendy ending updates it.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern spin on Marley: Marleigha traces to 'meadow by the water' (said 'mar-LEE-uh'). Current and soft.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA modern -leigha respelling of Marley, an English surname/place name, 'meadow near the lake' or 'marsh meadow.' The trendy ending updates it.
U.S. rank (2019)#12042 ↗ Rising
2019 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 19

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920132019

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

Marleigha is a modern spelling of Marley, from an English place name meaning 'meadow near the lake/marsh.' It reads current and soft — rare and recent in the U.S. (said 'mar-LEE-uh').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, modern, and soft.

Did you know? Marleigha respells Marley — an English place name, 'meadow near the lake or marsh' — with a fashionable -leigha ending (said 'mar-LEE-uh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Marleigha — Marley respelling; 'meadow by the water'

Variations

MarleyMarleighMarlee

Nicknames

MarLeigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marleigha mean?

Marleigha is a modern spelling of Marley, an English place name meaning 'meadow near the lake or marsh.'

How do you pronounce Marleigha?

It's said mar-LEE-uh /mɑːrˈliː.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Marleigha a boy or girl name?

Marleigha is a girl's name.

How popular is Marleigha?

Marleigha is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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