Pleasant seaside meadow
Marlei is a modern phonetic variant of Marley. It likely derives from Old English elements meaning 'boundary wood' or 'pleasant seaside meadow'. While its roots are traditional English surnames, this specific spelling is a contemporary American invention.
Less common today
Marlei isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,496 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Brazilian professional volleyball player
