Marlei
Marlei is a boy baby name. Ranked #44,261 in the US, popular nicknames include Mar, May, and Marie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Marlei first appeared in US Social Security records in 2019.
Over 11 babies have been named Marlei in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marlei is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #44,261 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #44,261
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Marlei is also used as a girl name, ranked #5042.
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About the Name Marlei
Marlei is a boy name .
Is Marlei a boy or girl name? Marlei is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #44,261 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,042. Marlei is more commonly used as a girl name.
Marlei is currently ranked #44,261 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marlei include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marlei include Marlon, Marley, Marlo, Marlin, Marlow . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis