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Baylee

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Pronounced BAY-lee /ˈbeɪ.li/High

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

In 30 seconds: A spelling variant of Bailey, meaning 'bailiff' or 'outer castle court' from Old French. The -ee ending makes it feel more explicitly feminine, and it ranks alongside Bailee and Bailey as part of the same name cluster.
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Origin HighEnglish, French
MeaningBailiff or outer court of a castle; spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (enclosure, fortification)
U.S. rank (2024)#1016 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births249 girls (0.02% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 21,486

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719802024

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

History & Origin

Baylee is a spelling variant of Bailey, from Old French baille (enclosure, outer wall of a castle) or the occupational term for a bailiff. The Bay- spelling variant diverges slightly from the original but carries the same pronunciation and meaning.

Baylee appeared in U.S. girls' data from the 1990s. It ranked #1016 for girls in 2024 alongside similarly spelled Bailee (#989). Together these variants represent a sizeable combined count.

Did you know? The -ee ending on Baylee (versus -ey on Bailey) is a trend with deep American roots: softening surname names with a double-e ending (Charlee, Emilee, Kailee) has been common since the 1980s.
Overall data confidence 87%
Behind the Name — Bailey — Old French etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

BaileyBaileeBayleeBayley

Nicknames

BayLee

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If you like Baylee…

Bailee— the -ee alternate spelling of the same name
Bailey— the standard spelling from which Baylee derives
Kaylee— rhyming -aylee name in the same popular cluster
Haylee— similar -aylee sound name from the same era
Ashlee— -ee surname name in the same feminized spelling tradition

Frequently Asked

What does the name Baylee mean?

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

How do you pronounce Baylee?

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

Is Baylee a boy or girl name?

Baylee is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Baylee?

Baylee ranked #1016 for U.S. girls in 2024.