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The baby name Marilie is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mah-REE-lee (IPA: /məˈriːli/ or /mɑːˈriːli/).

Marilie is English, French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English, French
Pronunciation: mah-REE-lee (IPA: /məˈriːli/ or /mɑːˈriːli/)

What is the meaning of the name Marilie ?

The baby name Marilie is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced mah-REE-lee (IPA: /məˈriːli/ or /mɑːˈriːli/).

Marilie is English, French in Origin.

Marilie is a modern feminine given name formed by blending Marie - the French form of Mary (Hebrew Miryām) - with the -lie ending familiar from French names like Émilie and Amélie; some also hear an echo of German Lilie “lily.” The name thus carries Mary’s debated meanings (“beloved,” “wished‑for child,” or, by medieval reinterpretation, “star of the sea”) together with the lily’s long‑standing symbolism of purity and renewal.

Documented in limited use from the mid-20th century, Marilie occurs in North American records, notably in English-speaking communities and francophone Canada, where creative Marie‑based blends are common. Variants and related forms include Marilee, Marileigh, Marily, Marielie, and the hyphenated Marie‑Lily/Marie‑Lilie; nicknames range from Mari and Lili to Millie. While still uncommon, Marilie fits the contemporary style of soft, vowel‑forward names akin to Marlee, Marlie, and Amélie.

Marilie has the following similar or variant Names

Marilie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
Canada Girls 2016 #303 6 2,798
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
France Girls 2011 #415 4 3,153
PH Girls 0 #421 9 13,098
ZA 0 #438 10 14,421
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #1,101 41 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,264 4 17,781

Marilie is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
France
AE
BH
BR

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People also ask about Marilie

Marilie is predominantly a girl's name.
Marilie is a 3 syllable name, pronounced mah-REE-lee (IPA: /məˈriːli/ or /mɑːˈriːli/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Marilee, Mariel, Marilla, Marilia, Marilye and Marilée.
Yes — Marilie ranked #303 in Canada in 2016, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Marilie ranks highest in Canada (#303 in 2016).
Marilie's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #277 in 2006 to #303 in 2016 in Canada.