Marilee
- Pronunciation
- [Ma-ri-lee]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Bitterness
- Origin
- Greek
Marilee Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 7,420 baby girls have been named Marilee. The name peaked in 1947 with 221 US births that year (rank #575). In 2024, ranked #8229 nationally — 7,654 places below its 1947 peak.
Top States for Marilee
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Marilee births are: California (747), Illinois (513), Washington (293).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Marilee
If you like Marilee's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
7-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Marilee's exact length and starting letter: Maarouf, Mabbina, Mabelle, Macaire, Macario.
Quick Facts About Marilee
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marella | Shining Sea. Variant Of Muriel. | Female | Irish |
| Mariela | Beloved And Illuminated. | Female | English |
| Marily | Bitter | Female | Hebrew |
| Marylee | Female | English | |
| Marylu | Derived From Mary Bitter. Mary Was The Biblical Mother Of Christ. Names Like Dolores And Mercedes Have Been Created To Express Aspects Of Mary's Life And Worship. | Male | English |
| Merrilee | Mirthful: Joyous. Also An Abbreviation Of Meredith. | Female | English |
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Compare Marilee to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Marilee against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).