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Bailee Pronunciation

Bailee is pronounced BAY-lee /ˈbeɪ.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 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births260 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2000

Total births (all-time)≈ 16,012

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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 — giving the name a medieval fortress association alongside its law-officer meaning.

Overall data confidence 87%

Behind the Name — Bailey — Old French etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

BaileyBayleeBayleyBayleigh

Nicknames

BayLee

Themes & Styles

English French Surname-style Occupational Variant-spelling

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If you like Bailee…

Bailey— the standard spelling of the same name

Baylee— another variant spelling with a similar feel

Hadley— two-syllable -ley English surname name in the same trend

Haley— rhyming -ley name that was similarly popular in the 1990s

Harley— two-syllable -ley surname name from the same era

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How do you pronounce Bailee?

Bailee is pronounced BAY-lee (/ˈbeɪ.li/). Press play above to hear Bailee said aloud.

How do you say Bailee?

Bailee is said BAY-lee (/ˈbeɪ.li/). Press play above to hear Bailee said aloud.

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).

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.