Baybee Names

A widely used name, Kaylee pulls together something from Kayla and something from Hailey, yet somehow loses something in the process. It has surpassed cousin Kayla on the charts and is one of three girls' names starting with Kthat ranks in the US Top 100.

Debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2016, only to immediately dip back under the radar. While Maylee is an invented name, it can also be considered a compound name made up of May and Lee. May is a month name that's a diminutive of Mary and Lee commonly means meadow.

This Bailey variation is the second most popular spelling for girls, and while the -ee ending does make it more feminine, it feels more substantial in the original form. Bailee and Bayley are two other, less common alternatives.

Jaycee is a modern invented name, likely inspired by the similar sounding Casey and Macy.

Kaydee is a modern, phonetic spelling of the initials 'K.D.' that emerged as a standalone given name in the late 20th century. This contemporary creation follows the trend of transforming initials or combining sounds into new names. Kaydee has a youthful, upbeat quality that appeals to parents seeking something fresh yet familiar-sounding. While not as traditionally established as names like Katherine or Kathleen, Kaydee offers a simpler alternative that requires no nickname. The name has gained modest popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, where creative spellings and initial-based names have become increasingly common since the 1980s.

Haylee dropped out of the Top 500 for the first time since 1992 recently, in step with a decline by Hailey (though the alternative Hadley is still near the Top 100). For some, Haylee is one E too many, but it reflects the broader popularity in -lee suffixes.

A trendy choice that takes a little from Riley and a little from Kayleigh, to create the rather appealing meaning, "beam of light in the meadow".

Caylee was the third fastest-rising name in 2009 and peaked then at Number 263, but has since dropped in the charts, perhaps due to the Caylee Anthony association.

Jaymee is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling of Jamie, which originated as a diminutive form of James. While James comes from the Hebrew name Jacob meaning 'supplanter,' Jamie and its variants have evolved into independent names. This particular spelling with the 'y' and double 'e' gives the name a distinctive, modern appearance while maintaining the familiar pronunciation. Jaymee gained some popularity in the 1970s and 1980s, reflecting the trend toward unique spellings of traditional names. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with a touch of individuality. Its unisex origins make it versatile, though it's more commonly used for girls in contemporary naming practices.

Saydee is a contemporary feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a modern variant spelling of Sadie, which originated as a diminutive of Sarah (meaning 'princess' in Hebrew). The unique spelling with 'y' and double 'e' gives the traditional name a fresh, modern twist. Alternatively, it could be derived from the surname Say or Sayid with the diminutive suffix '-dee' added. The name has a sweet, playful sound while maintaining simplicity. Saydee has gained some popularity in recent decades as parents seek creative spellings of familiar names to give their children distinctive identities. The name carries a friendly, approachable quality with its soft sounds and familiar ring despite its unconventional spelling.

Caycee is a feminine name representing a modern, creative spelling variation of Casey. While Casey originated as an Irish surname derived from 'cathasaigh' meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful,' Caycee transforms it with a distinctive spelling that maintains the familiar pronunciation. This contemporary adaptation emerged during the late 20th century trend of customizing traditional names with unique spellings. The 'ay' and 'ee' combination gives the name a feminine touch while retaining the friendly, approachable quality of Casey. Though less common than the traditional spelling, Caycee appeals to parents seeking something recognizable yet individualized. The name carries a youthful, playful energy while still being versatile enough to mature with its bearer through adulthood.

Caysee is a feminine name representing a modern, phonetic spelling variation of Casey or Kasey. This contemporary adaptation maintains the friendly, approachable quality of the original Irish surname-turned-first-name, which means 'vigilant' or 'brave.' The distinctive spelling emerged during the late 20th century trend toward creative name variations and unique spellings. While preserving the familiar sound, Caysee offers an individualized alternative that stands out on paper. Though less common than traditional spellings, it appeals to parents seeking familiar pronunciation with distinctive written form. The name carries the same gender-neutral potential as Casey but is more frequently given to girls in this particular spelling variation.

Jaylee belongs to the family of names including Haylee and Caylee, all of which experienced their greatest popularity five to ten years ago.

Daysee is a feminine name that serves as a creative, phonetic spelling of Daisy. While the traditional Daisy derives from the Old English 'daeges eage' meaning 'day's eye' (referring to the flower that opens at dawn), this variant spelling gives the classic name a more contemporary, distinctive appearance. The name connotes freshness, innocence, and natural beauty through its floral associations. Though less common than the traditional spelling, Daysee appeals to parents seeking familiar sounds with unique written presentation. The name's cheerful, bright associations and connection to nature make it perennially appealing, while this particular spelling variation emerged primarily in the late 20th century as part of trends toward creative orthography in naming practices.

This spelling variation of unisex Casey leans farther to the girls' side. Kaycee ranked in the US Top 1000 in the late 80s and 90s, but has fallen out of favor now.

Kaysee is a feminine name that represents a modern phonetic spelling of the initials 'K.C.' It emerged in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward creative spellings and distinctive names. With American origins, Kaysee offers parents a way to honor family members whose names begin with K and C while creating a standalone name with a contemporary feel. The name has a bright, youthful quality that appeals to parents seeking something familiar in sound but unique in appearance. While never reaching mainstream popularity, Kaysee has maintained consistent usage particularly in the United States, with peaks in the 1980s and 1990s when alternative spellings became fashionable.