Mee

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How to Pronounce Mee

Pronounced MEE /ˈmi/High

Meaning: Mee is a genuine Hmong feminine given name, carried by Hmong-American families who resettled in the United States, especially from the 1970s onward. It can also function as a short written form of a longer name. It is a real name, not merely a clip, and is handled here respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: Mee is a Hmong girls' given name, carried by Hmong-American families. It saw faint use around 1983 (said 'MEE').

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MeaningMee is a genuine Hmong feminine given name, carried by Hmong-American families who resettled in the United States, especially from the 1970s onward. It can also function as a short written form of a longer name. It is a real name, not merely a clip, and is handled here respectfully.

U.S. rank (1996)#8601 ↘ Falling

1996 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1983

Total births (all-time)≈ 365

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

Mee is a Hmong feminine given name, borne by Hmong-American families who arrived in the United States largely from the 1970s onward. In some records it may also stand as a short form of a longer name, but it is a genuine name in its own right.

It was always rare in American records - only a few dozen girls a year around its 1983 high point - reflecting a specific immigrant community rather than a broad trend. It is handled here as a real Hmong heritage name.

Did you know? Mee is a true Hmong given name, part of the naming traditions that Hmong families brought with them when they resettled in America.

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Mee — genuine Hmong given name; Hmong-American cohort

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mee mean?

Mee is a Hmong girls' given name, also sometimes a short form of a longer name.

How do you pronounce Mee?

It's said MEE /ˈmi/ - one syllable.

Is Mee a boy or girl name?

Mee is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Mee?

Mee has always been rare, a Hmong heritage name among Hmong-American families.