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Jolee
β Girl
Pronounced JOH-lee /ΛdΚoΚ.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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Meaningpretty, pleasant, joyful
U.S. rank (2024)#2412 β Falling
2024 U.S. births75 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)β 3,830
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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 β 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 β reference for JoleeBehind the Name: Jolie β name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database β 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 (/ΛdΚoΚ.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.