Molli

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How to Pronounce Molli

Pronounced MAH-lee /ˈmɑ.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Molly — a pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Bitter; beloved; lady of the sea: Molli spells Molly. Crisp, warm, and homey.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Molly — a pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7456 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,980

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

Molli is a spelling of Molly — a pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, homey name (said 'MAH-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Molly. Rare in this form, beloved-and-bitter at the root, and homey.

Did you know? Molly is a pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea' — Molli is a spelling, crisp and homey (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAH-lee').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Molly — routes layered

Variations

MollyMollieMollee

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Mollie— a kin spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Molli mean?

Molli spells Molly — a pet form of Mary, variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Molli?

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

Is Molli a boy or girl name?

Molli is a girl's name.

How popular is Molli?

Molli is a rare spelling in the U.S.