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Marylee

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Pronounced MAIR-ee-lee /ˈmɛːr.i.liː/Medium

Meaning: A run-together double name of Mary ('beloved' or 'of the sea,' by tradition) and Lee (from the Old English leah, 'meadow; clearing'). A classic American pairing written as one word.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft double name: Marylee joins Mary and Lee, 'Mary' plus 'meadow' (said 'MAIR-ee-lee'). Vintage and gentle.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA run-together double name of Mary ('beloved' or 'of the sea,' by tradition) and Lee (from the Old English leah, 'meadow; clearing'). A classic American pairing written as one word.
U.S. rank (2024)#12936 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1941
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,376

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194119002024

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

Marylee is a run-together combination of Mary and Lee (Old English leah, 'meadow'), a classic mid-century pairing. Written as one word, it reads vintage-sweet and soft (said 'MAIR-ee-lee').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S., part of the Mary- double-name tradition. Rare, vintage, and gentle.

Did you know? Marylee pairs Mary with Lee — from the Old English for 'meadow; clearing.' A gentle American double name written as one word (said 'MAIR-ee-lee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Marylee — Combination of Mary + Lee ('meadow')

Variations

Mary LeeMarileeMaryleigh

Nicknames

MaryLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marylee mean?

Marylee combines Mary and Lee (from the Old English for 'meadow; clearing'), written as one word.

How do you pronounce Marylee?

It's said MAIR-ee-lee /ˈmɛːr.i.liː/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marylee a boy or girl name?

Marylee is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Marylee?

Marylee is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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