Marshy meadow or star of the sea
Marlie is often used as a modern diminutive of Marlene or Margaret, or as a variation of the English surname Marley. It can be interpreted as 'marshy meadow' from Old English roots or 'star of the sea' if linked to the Maria family of names.
Less common today
Marlie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #895 in 2009.
Haitian woman known for her medical journey documented on television
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
