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Marli

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAR-lee /ˈmɑːr.li/High

Meaning: Marli is a short spelling of Marley, an English place-name surname from Old English elements read as 'pleasant wood' or 'boundary clearing'. Bob Marley made it a first name worldwide. In the U.S. today it is more often given to girls, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Marli spells Marley — an English place-name for a pleasant wood or a boundary clearing (said 'MAR-lee'). More often a girl's name, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningMarli is a short spelling of Marley, an English place-name surname from Old English elements read as 'pleasant wood' or 'boundary clearing'. Bob Marley made it a first name worldwide. In the U.S. today it is more often given to girls, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13461
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Marli is a trimmed spelling of Marley, an English surname from a place-name whose elements are read as 'pleasant' or 'boundary' plus lēah, 'wood, clearing'. The fame of Bob Marley carried it into first-name use around the world. In American use today it leans strongly to girls, and used here for a boy that lean is worth noting (said 'MAR-lee').

For boys it is very rare in the U.S. Rare, easy, and warm.

Did you know? Marley was an English village name long before Bob Marley made it a first name for the world. In the U.S. the name now leans to girls, which we note.
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Marli — Spelling of Marley; English place-name surname; girl-leaning in the U.S.

Variations

MarleyMarleeMarly

Nicknames

MarLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marli mean?

Marli spells Marley, an English place-name surname read as 'pleasant wood' or 'boundary clearing'.

How do you pronounce Marli?

It's said MAR-lee /ˈmɑːr.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marli a boy or girl name?

Marli is used here as a boy's name, but in the U.S. it is more often a girl's name — we note the lean.

How popular is Marli?

Marli is very rare for boys in the U.S. and more common for girls.

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