Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Marilee
Marilee — a girl name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Bitter meadow", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Marylee is on your shortlist, Marilee belongs in the same conversation.
Marilee meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Bitter meadow
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Marilee to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Marilee as M·A·R·I·L·E·E, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Marilee is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Marilee variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Marileea, Marileee, Marileey, Marile.
- Nicknames: Mari and M.
- Middle names: Pair Marilee with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Marilee middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Marylee, Maralee, Marlee, Merilee, Marylou — full picks on the sibling names for Marilee guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Marilee? Browse our names like Marilee guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Marilee
What does the name Marilee mean?
Marilee means "Bitter meadow" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Marilee?
Marilee originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Marilee?
Marilee has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Marilee a boy's or girl's name?
Marilee is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Marilee in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Marilee sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Marilee?
Names that share Marilee's sound and style include Marylee, Maralee, Marlee, Merilee, Marylou.
What middle names pair well with Marilee?
Good middle-name fits for Marilee pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Marilee is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Marilee is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Marilee?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Marilee share its rhythm without rhyming — Marylee, Maralee, Marlee all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.