Marlei
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Pleasant wood, pleasant meadow
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #4237 in 2025 with 34 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Marley. Shares the meaning 'Pleasant wood, pleasant meadow.'
Similar names: marleah, marleen, marlen, marlena, marleni, marleny, marloe, malea
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Marlei? About 1 in 97,897 babies born in 2025 were named Marlei, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Marlei
What does the name Marlei mean?
Marlei means “Pleasant wood, pleasant meadow” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Marlei?
Marlei has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Pleasant wood, pleasant meadow”.
How popular is Marlei?
Marlei ranked #4172 in 2025 — given to 34 babies that year.
When was Marlei most popular?
Marlei peaked in 2020 with 70 babies registered that year.
Is Marlei a boy or girl name?
Marlei is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Marleis in registered births are female.
Is the name Marlei rising or falling in popularity?
Marlei has fallen 1673 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2499 in 2020 to #4172 in 2025.
How long has Marlei been recorded?
Marlei appears in birth records across 21 years — from 2002 through 2025.