Marsali Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAR-sah-lee //ˈmɑːr.sə.li//
Origin: Scottish; Latin
Meaning: of the sea (Scottish); warlike (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
Marsali is a Scottish name, often considered a diminutive of Marjorie or a variant of Marcella. In Scottish culture, names with maritime connotations are common, reflecting the country's strong connection to the sea.
The Latin origin relates to the name Marcella, which is derived from Mars, the Roman god of war, indicating a warrior-like quality. This dual heritage gives Marsali a unique blend of cultural significance.
Famous people named Marsali
In this section, you will find notable people named Marsali. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Marsali who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Marsali McKimmie — Scottish artist.
Marsali Fraser — character in 'Outlander' series.
Fictional characters named Marsali
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Marsali — Outlander.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Marsali was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Marsali has ranked as high as #8105 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Marsali has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Marsali is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Marsali was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Marsali.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 19 |
| 2024 | 21 | 21 |
| 2023 | 29 | 29 |
| 2022 | 21 | 21 |
| 2021 | 16 | 16 |
| 2020 | 12 | 12 |
Top States for Marsali
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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