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Asalee

ah-sah-LEE · of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Azalea or a modern invented name

Peak popularity
1910
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Asalee since 1910

Babies named Asalee per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Asalee's real moment was 1910.

5914192019602000Most births 1921Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1910s32
1920s76
1930s5
1940s6
1950s0
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s5
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Asalee is an exceedingly rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1910 with a single birth. Its latest record is in 2025, showing minimal but ongoing usage. The name has never appeared in the top 1000 and no peak rank exists. Its trajectory is stable, with no revival in subsequent decades. Top states data is unavailable due to low numbers. The name's origins remain unclear; it may derive from the flower name Azalea or be an invented modern variant. Without a clear etymology or historical bearers, Asalee remains a unique choice with no established nickname or variant forms. Its sound is feminine, aligning with names like Amalee or Adalyn, but it lacks the cultural or linguistic roots of more common names.

Asalee first appeared in U.S. records in 1910 with a single birth, and has remained extremely rare, with no clear trajectory of use. Its form echoes flower names like Azalea, but the exact derivation is unknown. It may be a modern coinage or a variant spelling of other names, but no established etymology exists.

Sibling names for Asalee

Names that share Asalee's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Azalea, Lillie, Mae, Ruby, Violet

Brothers: Elmer, Roy, Earl, Ray, Ira

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Asalee mean?
The meaning of Asalee is uncertain. It may be a variant of Azalea, the flowering plant, but this is not confirmed.
How popular is the name Asalee?
Asalee is extremely rare. It first appeared in 1910 with 1 birth and has not ranked in the U.S. top 1000 in any year. Its latest recorded use is in 2025, still with very few births.
Is Asalee a boy or girl name?
Asalee is almost exclusively used for girls, based on historical U.S. data.