Combination of Maria and Elizabeth or Mary and Lily
Mareli is a modern compound name, likely created by blending the traditional roots of Maria or Mary with elements from Elizabeth or Lily. It carries the combined heritage of its components, often associated with 'bitterness' or 'beloved' from Mary and 'pledged to God' or 'purity' from its suffixes.
Less common today
Mareli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #725 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
