Maylee
Maylee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Combination of May (fifth month / hawthorn blossom) and Lee (meadow or clearing).
Origin and history
Maylee is a contemporary American name formed by blending the classic name May with the popular suffix -lee. It has grown in usage in the United States in recent decades as modern compound names have trended. The name offers a light, melodic sound with traditional floral and springtime associations through May.
Popularity in the United States
4,596 babies in the United States have been named Maylee since 1880. It ranks #2579 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #987.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.2 %)
- UT (8.3 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
- TN (6.4 %)
- IN (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 17 |
| 1980-1990 | 39 |
| 1990-2000 | 127 |
| 2000-2010 | 777 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,196 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,435 |
Nicknames
May, Lee
Fun facts
- Maylee emerged during the late 20th century as part of a broader trend of combining traditional names with the -lee suffix.
- The name entered the top 1,000 U.S. female names in the 2020s as parents sought soft, melodic choices.