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Malee

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Pronounced muh-LEE /məˈli/Medium

Meaning: From Thai mali, 'jasmine flower' (itself borrowed from Sanskrit malli). Malee is a familiar Thai girls' name and reads as a gentle flower name; in the U.S. it can also be taken as a spelling near Malia, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A flower in two beats: Malee comes from the Thai word for jasmine (said 'muh-LEE').
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Origin LowThai
MeaningFrom Thai mali, 'jasmine flower' (itself borrowed from Sanskrit malli). Malee is a familiar Thai girls' name and reads as a gentle flower name; in the U.S. it can also be taken as a spelling near Malia, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#14556 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 326

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219662024

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

Malee comes from the Thai mali, 'jasmine' — a word borrowed long ago from Sanskrit. Jasmine holds a special place in Thai life, woven into garlands for elders and for Mother's Day, and the name carries that warmth. In the U.S. it can also read as a spelling near Malia, which we note (said 'muh-LEE').

In the U.S. it is very rare. Fragrant, gentle, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Jasmine garlands are given in Thailand as a sign of respect and love, especially to mothers — so Malee, 'jasmine', carries a small act of devotion in it.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Malee — Thai mali 'jasmine' (< Sanskrit malli); romanized

Variations

MaliMaleiMalia

Nicknames

MalLee

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If you like Malee…

Malia— a like Mal- name in wide use
Mali— the Thai spelling of the same word
Jasmine— the flower the name means
Malai— shares Malee's Thai roots
Narai— a fellow Thai choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malee mean?

Malee means 'flower; jasmine' in Thai, from mali.

How do you pronounce Malee?

It's said muh-LEE /məˈli/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Malee a boy or girl name?

Malee is a girl's name.

How popular is Malee?

Malee is very rare in the U.S.

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