Marleigh

Marleigh: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameSurname origin#976 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Marleigh

  • A female given name transferred from the surname.

Etymology

Variant of Marley.

How popular is Marleigh?

#976girls, 2025
261U.S. babies in 2025
#690peak rank (2021)
6,111babies since 1880

Since 1880, 6,111 girls in the U.S. have been named Marleigh. Its highest rank for girls was #690 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #976 for girls, with 261 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Marleigh FAQ

What does the name Marleigh mean?

A female given name transferred from the surname. Variant of Marley.

What is the origin of the name Marleigh?

Marleigh is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.

How popular is the name Marleigh?

Since 1880, 6,111 girls in the U.S. have been named Marleigh. Its highest rank for girls was #690 in 2021. In 2025 it ranked #976 for girls, with 261 babies given the name.

Is Marleigh a boy or girl name?

Marleigh is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,111 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.