Jaylee
Girl nameJaylee has been given to 8,601 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It peaked in 2012.
Meaning & origin
th-century coinage from Jay + Lee. Compare Jaylynn, Kaylee.
Origin: coinages
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
8,601
Peak year
2012 (513 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1981
10-year trend
▼ -55%
Gender split
99% girls / 1% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Jaylee — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jaylee.
FAQ
How popular is the name Jaylee?
Jaylee has been given to 8,601 babies in the U.S. since 1981. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Jaylee peak?
Jaylee peaked in 2012, when 513 babies were given the name.
Is Jaylee a girl or boy name?
Jaylee is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Jaylee are girls).
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