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Bailee

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAY-lee /ˈbeɪ.li/High

Meaning: Bailee is a spelling of Bailey, an English occupational surname meaning 'bailiff' or 'steward', turned given name. Used here for a boy, it is a familiar, friendly surname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly surname-name: Bailee spells Bailey, 'bailiff; steward' (said 'BAY-lee'). Warm and easy.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBailee is a spelling of Bailey, an English occupational surname meaning 'bailiff' or 'steward', turned given name. Used here for a boy, it is a familiar, friendly surname-name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12516 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 232

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019952024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bailee is a variant spelling of Bailey, an English occupational surname for a 'bailiff' or 'steward', carried into given-name use. Friendly and familiar, it is used here for a boy. A warm, easy pick (said 'BAY-lee').

As spelled here it appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and friendly.

Did you know? Bailee is a spelling of Bailey, an English surname meaning 'bailiff' or 'steward' — a warm, approachable surname-name (said 'BAY-lee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Bailee — Spelling of Bailey; English 'bailiff; steward'

Variations

BaileyBayleeBailie

Nicknames

BailBay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bailee mean?

Bailee is a spelling of Bailey, an English surname meaning 'bailiff' or 'steward'.

How do you pronounce Bailee?

It's said BAY-lee /ˈbeɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bailee a boy or girl name?

Bailee is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Bailee?

Bailee is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S.

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