Marilee

Meaning of Marilee

Marilee is a charming and feminine name that has its origin in the United States. The name Marilee is most commonly pronounced as mah-RIH-liy (/ma.ri.'li/) in Filipino, and MAIR-uh-lee (/ˈmeəri/) in both British and American English. It is worth noting that the pronunciation remains consistent across these variations of English. A similar variation of the name is Marilyn. Marilee has been moderately popular in the United States, with varying levels of popularity throughout the years. In recent years, it has ranked between 9,000 to 15,000 occurrences per year. Despite not being among the top-ranking names, Marilee exudes a timeless appeal that makes it an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique yet familiar name for their baby girl.

Pronunciation

Filipino

  • Pronunced as mah-RIH-liy (/ma.ri.'li/)

British English

  • Pronunced as MAIR-uh-lee (/ˈmeəri/)

American English

  • Pronunced as MAIR-uh-lee (/ˈmɛərəli/)

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Notable People Named Marilee

Marilee Jones is an American author, college admissions consultant, and former college administrator known for her book on college admissions and for resigning from her position at MIT due to fabricating her academic background.
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