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soh-FEE-uh
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Baylee
GirlEnglish, American (modern coinage)· “bailiff; modern spelling of Bailey”
- Meaning
- bailiff; modern spelling of Bailey
- Origin
- English, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- BAY-lee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,008
- US babies 2025
- 248
- Best rank
- #296 (1997)
- Peak year
- 1997
Meaning and origin of Baylee
Baylee is an English and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “bailiff; modern spelling of Bailey”.
Baylee is a modern spelling of Bailey, an English surname that originally described a bailiff, an official who managed property or carried out legal duties for a lord or court. The word comes through Old French from a Latin root related to carrying or guarding. Bailey later became a first name for both boys and girls, and variants like Baylee, Bailee and Baileigh emphasize the feminine side. The name has an upbeat, friendly sound and an easygoing style. It does not need a nickname, though Bay can be used, and it pairs well with classic middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Bailey, Bayley, Baily, Bailie, Baley, Baillie.
Popularity over time
Baylee first appears in US Social Security records in 1980. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 29 different years, starting in 1995. Its best national rank was #296 in 1997, the same year it reached its highest count of 968 babies. In 2025, 248 babies were named Baylee, and it ranked #1,008 nationally. That is 69% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #9,197 in 1980, #340 in 2000, #402 in 2010, and #1,008 in 2025. Of the 21,741 US girls named Baylee since records began, 34% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 7,333 babies. Since 2010, 9,172 more have been named Baylee.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Tyra, Bryanna, Tiana, Mikaela, and Mckayla.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Baylee ranked highest in West Virginia, Idaho, and Ohio.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #278 | 6 |
| Idaho | #414 | 5 |
| Ohio | #506 | 21 |
| Oklahoma | #557 | 7 |
| Louisiana | #611 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Baylee over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Baylee is usually pronounced BAY-lee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with B and ends in “-ee”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Bailey, Bayley, Baily, and Bailie.
Middle names for Baylee
A few middle names that flow with Baylee: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Baylee
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Baylee mean?
Baylee is an English and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “bailiff; modern spelling of Bailey”.
What is the origin of the name Baylee?
Baylee has English and modern American roots. Baylee is a modern spelling of Bailey, an English surname that originally described a bailiff, an official who managed property or carried out legal duties for a lord or court.
Is Baylee a popular name?
Not especially. Baylee ranked #1,008 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Baylee a boy or girl name?
Baylee is mainly a girl's name. About 99% of US babies named Baylee over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Baylee?
Baylee is usually pronounced BAY-lee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings