Star of the sea, bitter, or marsh meadow
Marli is a modern spelling variant of Marley or Marlene. It often draws from the Hebrew 'Miriam' meaning 'star of the sea' or 'bitter', but in English contexts, it is frequently associated with the surname Marley, meaning 'marshy meadow'.
Less common today
Marli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,391 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Scottish actress known for 'Anna and the Apocalypse'
South African fashion model
