Is Marli a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Marli is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Marli?

It’s currently ranked #856 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Marli Girl

Popularity: #856 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAR-lee / ˈmɑːrli

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: From the sea; Hebrew: Bitter

Historical & Cultural Background

Marli is often considered a modern variation of the name Marlene. It has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. The name may also be linked to the Hebrew name Mara, which means 'bitter.' In recent years, Marli has emerged as a popular choice for girls, reflecting a trend towards shorter, more unique names.

Trend Summary

Marli has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past decade.

Variants

Marley
Marlie

International Variants

Marlie (Dutch)
Marli (German)

Famous people named Marli

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Fictional characters named Marli

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Sibling Suggestions

Mila Lila Nora Sophie Ella Zara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Marli was first seen in the United States in 1954. Marli has ranked as high as #1229 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Marli has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Marli (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	10	24%
NC	7	17%
GA	6	15%
OH	6	15%
PA	6	15%
CA	6	15%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1954	6
1963	5
1964	5
1965	5
1968	6
1969	10
1970	9
1971	14
1973	15
1974	12
1975	7
1977	8
1978	7
1979	8
1980	8
1981	6
1982	5
1983	8
1984	8
1985	15
1986	13
1987	27
1988	20
1989	14
1990	17
1991	32
1992	26
1993	30
1994	33
1995	21
1996	19
1997	35
1998	38
1999	38
2000	47
2001	43
2002	46
2003	47
2004	60
2005	65
2006	74
2007	88
2008	171
2009	134
2010	92
2011	79
2012	78
2013	84
2014	106
2015	103
2016	94
2017	104
2018	104
2019	102
2020	90
2021	102
2022	105
2023	120
2024	94