Anya vs Marlee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anya

Girl #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (via Russian)

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#394
Total SSA Count
798
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ani

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Marlee

Girl #509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#509
Total SSA Count
602
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mar, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Anya Rank #394
Marlee Rank #509

Anya is more popular, ranked #394 vs #509 for Marlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anya ___

  • Anya Rose
  • Anya Grace
  • Anya Marie
  • Anya Sofia
  • Anya Elise
  • Anya Vera

Marlee ___

  • Marlee Grace
  • Marlee Rose
  • Marlee Jane
  • Marlee Ann
  • Marlee Faith
  • Marlee Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Anya

Natasha Sasha Irina Dmitri Alexei

If you choose Marlee

Brody Grayson Jaxon Paisley Kinsley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anya or Marlee more popular?

Anya is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Marlee at #509 in the United States.

What do Anya and Marlee mean?

Anya means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (via Russian) origin). Marlee means "pleasant meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Anya and Marlee boy or girl names?

Anya is primarily a girl name. Marlee is primarily a girl name.

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