Wylee

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Pronounced WY-lee /ˈwaɪ.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Wylie/Wiley — from an English place/surname, variously 'by the water meadow/tricky river' and 'crafty; charming'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: By the water meadow; crafty: Wylee spells Wylie/Wiley. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).

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MeaningA spelling of Wylie/Wiley — from an English place/surname, variously 'by the water meadow/tricky river' and 'crafty; charming'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7907 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 163

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

Wylee is a spelling of Wylie/Wiley — from an English place/surname, variously 'by the water meadow/tricky river' and 'crafty; charming' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'WY-lee').

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare in this form, by-the-water-meadow at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Wylie/Wiley is an English place/surname, variously 'by the water meadow/tricky river' and 'crafty; charming' — Wylee is a spelling, crisp and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'WY-lee').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Wylie — unisex; routes layered

Variations

WylieWileyWylie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wylee mean?

Wylee spells Wylie/Wiley — English 'by the water meadow' and 'crafty; charming'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Wylee?

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

Is Wylee a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Wylee?

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