The name Marilee is a girl's name of American origin meaning "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + meadow".

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Marilee is one of the cheeriest – if least substantial – combinations of Mary with another name.

 The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).

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Marilee

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The name Marilee is currently ranked #940 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #535 in 1942. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in MARILEE, MARILEE, and MARILEE.

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