This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pleasant wood or clearing, or 'boundary wood' (from Marley)
- Origin
- English, variant of Marley
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MAR-lee
Marleigh is a girl's name, pronounced MAR-lee, that began as an English variant of Marley. It means 'pleasant wood or clearing,' or 'boundary wood,' which suits its free-spirited, boho, outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel.
Meaning & Origin of Marleigh
Meaning: Pleasant wood or clearing, or 'boundary wood' (from Marley).
Origin: English, variant of Marley.
How to Pronounce Marleigh
MAR-leeIPA /ˈmɑːrli/
Popularity of Marleigh
Marleigh peaked at #690 in 2021, when 418 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #912 with 290 babies, so it's still in regular use but no longer climbing.
Names Like Marleigh
These names share Marleigh’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Marleigh mean?
Pleasant wood or clearing, or ‘boundary wood’ (from Marley).
How do you pronounce Marleigh?
Marleigh is pronounced MAR-lee (IPA: /ˈmɑːrli/).
Is Marleigh a popular name right now?
Marleigh peaked at #690 in 2021 and is ranked #912 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1985–2024.)
Make Marleigh Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Marleigh, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
📊 How popular is Marleigh? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →

