Declining since 2019, #918 for girls today.
Popularity of Zaylee since 2000
Babies named Zaylee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 460 |
| 2010s | 2,756 |
| 2020s | 2,234 |
Meaning & origin
Zaylee first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2000, a product of the modern trend of creating feminine names ending in the popular -lee sound. Its peak came in 2018 when it reached its highest rank, but since 2019, its popularity has been steadily falling, as seen in its 2025 rank of 918 and an incidence of 1 in 5,620 births. The name has seen its strongest foothold in states like Arkansas, Idaho, and Oklahoma, reflecting a regional preference for this style of name. Zaylee fits the pattern of names like Kaylee, Rylee, and Paisley, which blend a trendy initial consonant with the ubiquitous -lee suffix, making it a distinctly American modern invention.
Zaylee is a modern invented name, first recorded in 2000. It appears to combine the initial sound of names like Zara or Zoe with the popular -lee suffix seen in Kaylee and Hailey. Its rise reflects a broader trend of creating feminine names with a trendy, melodic sound.
Where Zaylee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zay, Lee
Sibling names for Zaylee
Names that share Zaylee's style, for a brother or sister.
