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Marylea

Girl name · American

Marylea is an American girl name. It draws on the natural world and is also an animal name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Marylea has the names Mary and Lea hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Marylea would score 12 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
  • GenerationMarylea peaked in 1941, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents. The typical Marylea you'd meet today is about 84 years old.
  • HistoryMarylea first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
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hello, little Marylea

US births per million girls, 1919–2025

04.5919191960

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Marylea

Marylea is a girl name of American origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1940s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:American names

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Questions about the name Marylea

What is the origin of the name Marylea?

Marylea is American in origin. Other American names to consider are Lainey (“possibly light”), Daisy (“day's eye”), Josie (“he will add”) and Kinsley (“king's meadow”).

Is Marylea a boy or girl name?

Marylea is a girl name.

How popular is the name Marylea?

Marylea is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1960. It peaked at #2,846 in 1941, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Marylea?

Marylea is an American girl name. It draws on the natural world and is also an animal name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.