Marli

Marli is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 94 girls in the United States.

Marli at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Marli

Marli belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Marli first appears in Social Security records in 1954. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1394 in 2008, and in 2024 94 babies received the name — 2,762 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Marli in US records

First recorded (US)
1954
Best US rank
#1394 in 2008
Peak year
2008
Babies named Marli in 2024
94
Total since 1880
2,762

Marli in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#680 in 2003
Babies named Marli in 2025
11
Total since 1996
332

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marli mean?

The meaning of Marli is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Marli a boy or girl name?

Marli is a girl name. In 2024, 94 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Marli?

Marli comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Marli?

Marli first appears in US records in 1954. Its best-ever ranking was #1394 in 2008, and 94 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].