Calee

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAY-lee /ˈkeɪ.li/High

Meaning: A modern name, variously a spelling of Cali/Kaylee (echoing Kayla and 'beautiful', Greek kallos); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Cali/Kaylee echo: Calee. Sweet, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name, variously a spelling of Cali/Kaylee (echoing Kayla and 'beautiful', Greek kallos); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8515 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 800

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Calee is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously a spelling of Cali/Kaylee (echoing Kayla and 'beautiful', Greek kallos; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A sweet, modern name (said 'KAY-lee').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and sweet.

Did you know? Calee is a modern name, variously a spelling of Cali/Kaylee (echoing the Greek kallos, 'beauty') — a sweet, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KAY-lee').

Overall data confidence 26%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

CaliKayleeCaleigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Calee mean?

Calee is variously a spelling of Cali/Kaylee; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Calee?

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

Is Calee a boy or girl name?

Calee is a girl's name.

How popular is Calee?

Calee is a very rare name in the U.S.