Tylee

♀ Girl

Pronounced TY-lee /ˈtaɪ.li/High

Meaning: Modern American blend of Ty — from Tyler, 'tile maker', or Tyson — with the friendly -lee endingMedium

In 30 seconds: Ty plus -lee: a pocket-sized modern blend with Tyler's workshop hiding in the first syllable. Bright, brisk, and easy to spell — usually.

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Origin MediumAmerican

MeaningModern American blend of Ty — from Tyler, 'tile maker', or Tyson — with the friendly -lee ending

U.S. rank (2025)#3639 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births42 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,591

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

Tylee is a modern American coinage joining Ty — clipped from Tyler, the occupational surname meaning 'tile maker', or Tyson — to the -lee ending that built Kaylee, Rylee, and Baylee. As a standalone construction it has no ancient source; its sound does the work.

The name appears sparsely in U.S. records from the 1990s onward, occasionally for boys but mostly for girls. It remains rare — a name for parents who like Rylee but want the rest of the alphabet to themselves.

Did you know? Tyler — the likely source of Tylee's Ty- — is an occupational surname for a tile maker, the medieval craftsman who roofed houses and floored castles.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Tyler — blend component

Variations

TyleighTyliTyler

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If you like Tylee…

Rylee— the rhyme-twin of the same -lee generation

Kaylee— the flagship name of the -lee fashion

Tenley— a fellow crisp T- modern name for girls

Taylee— another American name

Jaylee— the same modern feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tylee mean?

Tylee is a modern blend of Ty — from Tyler, the surname meaning 'tile maker' — with the popular -lee ending.

How do you pronounce Tylee?

It's said TY-lee /ˈtaɪ.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tylee a boy or girl name?

Tylee is used mainly as a girl's name, occasionally for boys.

How popular is Tylee?

Tylee is a rare, modern name in the U.S.