Rising since 2021, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Ilee since 2003
Babies named Ilee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Ilee is a modern, rare name first recorded in the United States in 2003. It reached its highest popularity in 2013, when it ranked as a unique choice. Recently, the name has been rising again since 2021, reflecting a growing taste for distinctive, vowel-heavy names. Despite its rarity, it follows a pattern of short, melodic endings popular in the 2010s. Ilee does not appear among the top states, suggesting it is evenly spread but still uncommon. Its meaning is uncertain but likely stems from a respelling of Eileen, giving it a soft, feminine quality. Parents drawn to Ilee may appreciate its simplicity and modern feel, along with its connection to the classic Helen lineage.
Ilee is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of names like Eilee or Illy, themselves derived from Aileen or Eileen. These ultimately trace back to the Greek Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'light'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2003 and saw a peak in popularity in 2013. Its rise in recent years reflects a trend toward unique, phonetically pleasing names.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Ilee
Names that share Ilee's style, for a brother or sister.
