girl's name
Marsaili
MAR-suh-lee (Scottish Gaelic)
- Origin Scottish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Top 1000 (Scotland)
- Births on record 30
Scotland
#432
2024 births
Marsaili is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 babies in Scotland, ranking #432. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
- Marsaili is a name of Scottish origin.
- Peaked in Scotland in 2017, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in Scotland.
- Today about 1 in 5,447 babies in Scotland is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1976.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Marsaili Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 4 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 13 |
How Popular Is Marsaili?
In 2024, Marsaili was given to 7 babies in Scotland, ranking #432 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Figures for Scotland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Marsaili
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Marsaili Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Marsaili over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Marsaili
- Scottish Gaelic MAR-suh-lee
Sibling Names for Marsaili
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Marsaili — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Marsaili
How popular is the name Marsaili?
In 2024, Marsaili was given to 7 babies in Scotland, ranking #432 that year. It ranks among the top 1,000 names in Scotland.
Is Marsaili a girl's or a boy's name?
Marsaili is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Marsaili?
Marsaili has 3 syllables.
When was Marsaili most popular?
Marsaili peaked in 2017, when 7 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Marsaili a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Marsaili currently ranks #432 in Scotland. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.