Names ending with ee

Brynlee

Spelling variation of Brinley, combination of Brynn and Lee

"burnt clearing; hill + meadow"

This variation of Brinley is currently the most popular of the plethora of alterative spellings. Ranking in the US Top 250 and given to 1300 girls in 2024, it is twice as popular as the traditional…

Kaylee

American variation of Kayla

"laurel, crown; pure meadow"

A widely used name, Kaylee pulls together something from Kayla and something from Hailey, making it a popular choice in the 2000s when it ranked in the Top 50, reaching #26 in the US in 2009. While…

Charlee

Variation of Charlie, English diminutive of Charlotte, French "free man"

"free man"

Charlie in all its forms has been a popular gender neutral name since the early 2000s and is now given almost equally to girls and boys. While it did once lean more (statistically) masculine, it has…

Marlee

English

"pleasant seaside meadow"

The combined inspiration of reggae master Bob and the dog-loving romp "Marley and Me" catapulted this name up the chart in recent years. But what goes up....

Kylee

Noongar, Scottish

"boomerang; narrow channel"

Variation of Kylie with the popular suffix -ee. Kylie was popular in Australia in the 1970s and 80s, said to come from a Noongar word for "boomerang". In the US, it has also been used as a…

Brylee

Modern invented name

"thorny woodland clearing"

Blending the sounds of Bryce, Brian, Riley and Kylie, Brylee is a modern invention that ranked in the US Top 1000 from 2005 to 2022. It peaked back in 2012 when it was given to around 770 babies, but…

Baylee

Variation of Bailey, English occupational name

"law enforcer, bailiff"

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…

Harlee

Spelling variation of Harley, English

"the long field"

This invented spelling is much less popular than its biker counterpart. Regardless, it entered the US Top 1000 since 2012 and hung on there for more than a decade.

Jaycee

Modern invented name

Jaycee is a modern invented name, likely inspired by the similar sounding Casey and Macy. While these names peaked in the 1990s and 2000s, their energetic and contemporary vibe has kept them relevant…

Kaycee

English variation of Casey, Irish

"brave in battle"

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.

Haylee

Spelling variation of Hailey

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…

Kailee

Variation of Kaylee

Spelling variant Kailee has never been as popular as the y spelling of the name.

Destinee

Variation of Destiny, word name, English from Latin

"destiny, fate"

Again, the trendy -ee ending.

Emmalee

English variation of Emily or combination of Emma + Lee

"rival; universal + meadow"

Is it a smoosh of Emma and Lee or a spelling variation of Emily? With Em- names so popular, it's no surprise to see Emmalee in use, but there are other Em- and -lee names that might feel less…

Ashlee

Variation of Ashley, English

"dweller near the ash tree meadow"

The Ashlee variation of the megapopular 90s favorite Ashley is best-known as the name of Ashlee Simpson, younger sister of Jessica.