Marleigh Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Marleigh is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Marleigh?
Marleigh is spelled M-A-R-L-E-I-G-H. The name has 8 letters.
Marleigh at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Marleigh may be a modern invented name possibly combining elements from names like “Mar” (sea) and suffix “-leigh” (clearing or meadow).
- Origin
- Marleigh is likely a contemporary English name formed by blending or modern creation rather than having a traditional etymological origin.
- Pronunciation
- MAR-lee · 2 syllables
Marleigh Popularity in 2025
Rank#975
Recorded Births261
- Girls usage fell 63 places to #975 and recorded 30 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Marleigh Mean?
Marleigh may be a modern invented name possibly combining elements from names like “Mar” (sea) and suffix “-leigh” (clearing or meadow).
Origin: Marleigh is likely a contemporary English name formed by blending or modern creation rather than having a traditional etymological origin.
How Do You Pronounce Marleigh?
PronunciationMAR-lee
Syllables2
Marleigh Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 261 | #975 |
| 2024 | Girls | 291 | #912 |
| 2023 | Girls | 288 | #921 |
| 2022 | Girls | 417 | #706 |
| 2021 | Girls | 419 | #689 |
| 2020 | Girls | 384 | #723 |
| 2019 | Girls | 249 | #1,029 |
| 2018 | Girls | 282 | #943 |
| 2017 | Girls | 298 | #899 |
| 2016 | Girls | 298 | #921 |
| 2015 | Girls | 306 | #901 |
| 2014 | Girls | 287 | #941 |
| 2013 | Girls | 260 | #968 |
| 2012 | Girls | 216 | #1,136 |
| 2011 | Girls | 247 | #1,012 |
| 2010 | Girls | 208 | #1,165 |
| 2009 | Girls | 273 | #973 |
| 2008 | Girls | 249 | #1,049 |
| 2007 | Girls | 99 | #2,059 |
| 2006 | Girls | 109 | #1,865 |
| 2005 | Girls | 77 | #2,314 |
| 2004 | Girls | 74 | #2,326 |
| 2003 | Girls | 58 | #2,707 |
| 2002 | Girls | 56 | #2,709 |
When Was Marleigh Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Girls
419 recorded births
National rank #689
2022 · Girls
417 recorded births
National rank #706
2020 · Girls
384 recorded births
National rank #723
2015 · Girls
306 recorded births
National rank #901
Where Marleigh Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AL | #201 | 22 |
| SC | #294 | 17 |
| LA | #426 | 10 |
| MD | #511 | 10 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |
| NC | #560 | 19 |
| GA | #581 | 18 |
| IN | #651 | 9 |