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Bailee

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Pronounced BAY-lee /ˈbeΙͺ.li/High

Meaning: Bailiff or outer court of a castle; a spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (enclosure, fortification) or bailiff (law officer)High

In 30 seconds: A spelling variant of Bailey meaning 'bailiff' or 'outer wall of a castle,' from Old French. The -ee ending makes it feel more explicitly feminine, distinguishing it from the more gender-neutral Bailey.
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Origin HighEnglish, French
MeaningBailiff or outer court of a castle; a spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (enclosure, fortification) or bailiff (law officer)
U.S. rank (2024)#989 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births260 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 16,012

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200019822024

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 spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (enclosure, outer wall of a castle) or the occupational term for a bailiff (a legal officer). Both meanings trace to the Old French administrative verb bailler (to deliver, to manage). Bailey became a given name through the English surname tradition.

Bailey entered the U.S. girls' top 100 in the 1990s. Variant spellings including Bailee, Baylee, and Bailei spread alongside it. Bailee ranked #989 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? The word 'bailey' in castle architecture refers to the outer defensive wall or courtyard β€” giving the name a medieval fortress association alongside its law-officer meaning.
Overall data confidence 87%
Behind the Name β€” Bailey β€” Old French etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration β€” popularity data

Variations

BaileyBayleeBayleyBayleigh

Nicknames

BayLee

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…Bailee Madison (1999-)
    American actress known for film and television roles

If you like Bailee…

Baileyβ€” the standard spelling of the same name
Bayleeβ€” another variant spelling with a similar feel
Hadleyβ€” two-syllable -ley English surname name in the same trend
Haleyβ€” rhyming -ley name that was similarly popular in the 1990s
Harleyβ€” two-syllable -ley surname name from the same era

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bailee mean?

Bailee means 'bailiff' or 'outer wall of a castle,' a spelling variant of Bailey from Old French baille (enclosure).

How do you pronounce Bailee?

It's said BAY-lee β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bailee a boy or girl name?

Bailee is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Bailee?

Bailee ranked #989 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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