Declining since 2008, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Milee since 1993
Babies named Milee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 217 |
| 2010s | 191 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Milee is a modern, rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1993. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, a year that saw many creative -ee-ending names for girls. Since then, its usage has been falling, reflecting a broader shift away from such invented spellings. Despite its rarity, Milee has never been recorded as a top state name, remaining a niche choice. The name's spelling likely derives from the more common Millie or Miley, both of which have been used more consistently over decades. As a one-in-200,000 name, Milee offers distinctiveness without being wholly unfamiliar.
Milee appears to be a modern English coinage, likely a spelling variant of Millie (itself a diminutive of Mildred or Camille) or a creative respelling of the name Milly. It first entered U.S. records in 1993 and saw a peak in 2008, reflecting the trend of unique -ee endings for girls.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Millie, Mills
Sibling names for Milee
Names that share Milee's style, for a brother or sister.
