Marleigh
Marleigh is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pleasant wood, lake meadow, or marsh clearing.
Origin and history
Marleigh is a modern English name derived as a variation of Marley, combining Old English roots meaning 'marsh' or 'pleasant wood' with a popular -leigh spelling suffix. It gained traction in the United States during the late 20th and early 21st centuries alongside similar feminine invented or re-spelled names. Today, it remains a moderately popular choice for baby girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
6,111 babies in the United States have been named Marleigh since 1880. It ranks #2186 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #773.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.2 %)
- GA (8.1 %)
- NC (6.4 %)
- FL (6 %)
- AL (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 37 |
| 1990-2000 | 264 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,099 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,651 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,060 |
Nicknames
Mar, Leigh
Fun facts
- Marleigh is an alternative spelling of Marley that incorporates the trendy -leigh suffix.
- The name saw a steady rise in usage in the U.S. starting in the 2000s.