Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Maylee
GirlAmerican (modern coinage)· “modern blend of May and Lee”
- Meaning
- modern blend of May and Lee
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- MAY-lee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,023
- US babies 2025
- 245
- Best rank
- #990 (2016)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Maylee
Maylee is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern blend of May and Lee”.
Maylee is a modern American blend of May and Lee. May is an old English name for the month and was also used as a pet form of Mary and Margaret, while Lee comes from an Old English word for a clearing. Joining them creates a sweet, sing-song name that fits current tastes for two-syllable names ending in -lee. It feels gentle, cheerful and youthful. Spellings such as Mayleigh and Maelee also exist, so some spelling clarification may be needed. May is an obvious nickname for everyday use.
Popularity over time
Maylee first appears in US Social Security records in 1969. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 2016. Its best national rank was #990 in 2016, the same year it reached its highest count of 268 babies. In 2025, 245 babies were named Maylee, and it ranked #1,023 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #11,472 in 1980, #5,092 in 2000, #1,376 in 2010, and #1,023 in 2025. Of the 4,596 US girls named Maylee since records began, 48% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 1,435 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Aliah, Addalyn, Kensington, Rilynn, and Melania.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Maylee ranked highest in West Virginia, Kansas, and Utah.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | #198 | 9 |
| Kansas | #433 | 8 |
| Utah | #471 | 9 |
| Mississippi | #494 | 6 |
| Oregon | #528 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Maylee is usually pronounced MAY-lee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with M and ends in “-ee”.
Middle names for Maylee
A few middle names that flow with Maylee: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Maylee
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Maylee mean?
Maylee is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern blend of May and Lee”.
What is the origin of the name Maylee?
Maylee has modern American roots. Maylee is a modern American blend of May and Lee.
Is Maylee a popular name?
Not especially. Maylee ranked #1,023 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Maylee a boy or girl name?
Maylee is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Maylee?
Maylee is usually pronounced MAY-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