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Jailee

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Pronounced JAY-lee /ˈdΚ’eΙͺ.li/High

Meaning: Modern coinage joining a Jay- sound to the -lee ending (echoing Jayla/Bailey); no single fixed rootLow

In 30 seconds: Bright and modern: Jailee joins a Jay- sound to the -lee ending, echoing Jayla and Bailey. A flowing coinage, sweet and fresh.
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Origin LowAmerican, English
MeaningModern coinage joining a Jay- sound to the -lee ending (echoing Jayla/Bailey); no single fixed root
U.S. rank (2024)#4931 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 769

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202119982024

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

Jailee is a modern coinage joining a Jay- sound β€” the bird, and a bright element β€” to the -lee ending, echoing Jayla and Bailey (routes layered, which we flag). It has no single fixed root; the soft sound carries it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-modern-coinage at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Jailee brushes Jayla and Bailey ('bailiff/meadow') β€” a soft, modern coinage in the -lee family.
Overall data confidence 45%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files β€” recent emergence

Variations

JayleeJaylieJailey

Nicknames

Jai

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If you like Jailee…

Jayleeβ€” a fellow spelling
Baileeβ€” a companion -lee name
Kayleeβ€” another -lee name
Jaylaβ€” a fellow Jay- girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jailee mean?

Jailee joins a Jay- sound to -lee (echoing Jayla/Bailey); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Jailee?

It's said JAY-lee /ˈdΚ’eΙͺ.li/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jailee a boy or girl name?

Jailee is a girl's name.

How popular is Jailee?

Jailee is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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