Declining since 2009, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Mailee since 1975
Babies named Mailee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 250 |
| 2010s | 181 |
| 2020s | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Mailee is a modern American name that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1975. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, when it was most frequently given to baby girls. Since 2009, its usage has been declining, and in 2025 it ranked 7,133th, with approximately 1 in 107,151 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is a blend of May or Mae and Lee, a pattern common among late 20th and early 21st century coinages. While it has not consistently appeared in any state's top names lists, Mailee carries a melodic, feminine sound that fits modern naming trends favoring inventions and combinations.
Mailee is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1975. It is likely a creative combination of the names May or Mae (derived from the month or the name Mary) and Lee (from Old English leah, meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow'). Such blended names became fashionable in the late 20th century for their melodic sound and personalized feel.
“Mailee” around the world
Where Mailee lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mae, Lee, Mali
Sibling names for Mailee
Names that share Mailee's style, for a brother or sister.
