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Murphee

♀ Girl

Pronounced MUR-fee /ˈmɜr.fi/High

Meaning: A spelling of Murphy — from the Irish O Murchadha, 'descendant of Murchadh', 'a sea warrior/hound of the sea'; a surname used for both sexes; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: A sea warrior; a hound of the sea: Murphee spells Murphy. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA spelling of Murphy — from the Irish O Murchadha, 'descendant of Murchadh', 'a sea warrior/hound of the sea'; a surname used for both sexes; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2025)#7386 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 92

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520112025

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

Murphee is a spelling of Murphy — from the Irish O Murchadha, 'descendant of Murchadh', 'a sea warrior/hound of the sea'; a surname used for both sexes (we note the surname). A crisp, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'MUR-fee').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style given name for both sexes. Rare in this form, a-sea-warrior at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Murphy comes from the Irish O Murchadha, 'a sea warrior; a hound of the sea' — Murphee is a spelling, crisp and playful, used for both sexes (said 'MUR-fee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Murphy — Irish surname; unisex

Variations

MurphyMurphieMurfee

Nicknames

Murph

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Ryliee— echoes that soft -ee sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Murphee mean?

Murphee spells Murphy — Irish 'a sea warrior; a hound of the sea'; a surname used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Murphee?

It's said MUR-fee /ˈmɜr.fi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Murphee a boy or girl name?

Murphee is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Murphee?

Murphee is a very rare name in the U.S.

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