Jolee

♀ Girl

Pronounced JOH-lee /ˈdʒoʊ.li/High

Meaning: pretty, pleasant, joyfulHigh

In 30 seconds: Jolee is a feminine variant of the French word jolie meaning pretty or pleasant. A bright two-syllable name with French charm and an upbeat joyful character.

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Origin MediumFrench, English

Meaningpretty, pleasant, joyful

U.S. rank (2025)#2669 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births65 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,895

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

Jolee derives from the French jolie meaning pretty, pleasant, or joyful. As a given name it represents the modern trend of using French words as English feminine names.

Jolee appears in US birth records as a cheerful variant of Jolene or Jolie.

Did you know? The French expression jolie fille (pretty girl) has been used in French for centuries — making Jolee a name that is literally a compliment, expressing the hope the bearer will always be seen as pretty and pleasant.

Overall data confidence 82%

Oxford French Dictionary — reference for JoleeBehind the Name: Jolie — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

JolieJoleneJoleyJoli

Nicknames

JoLee

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Frequently Asked

What does Jolee mean?

Jolee means pretty, pleasant, or joyful, from the French word jolie.

How do you pronounce Jolee?

Jolee is pronounced JOH-lee (/ˈdʒoʊ.li/), with two syllables.

Is Jolee a girl's name?

Yes, Jolee is used as a girl's name.

How popular is the name Jolee?

Jolee is an uncommon variant of Jolie that appears in US records in the 21st century.