Mailee

“Rising flower” — Associated with beauty and delicateness

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#6089US 2023

20Births / yr

↑Rising

555All-time births

📅 Since 197500

What does Mailee mean and where does it come from?

The name Mailee is often associated with beauty and delicateness, similar to that of a flower. It is popular in Vietnamese culture, especially among families wishing to represent grace and elegance. In the United States, the name may be chosen for its melodic sound and unique character.

Cultural significance

Mailee has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of rising flower.

Peak popularity

Reached #4124 in 2008 — currently #6089 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Mailee?

Mailee works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Mailee Grace

How popular is Mailee right now?

Rising fast — up 282 spots — currently #6089 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1975–2023#6089 · Top 4.5%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#6089	20	▲ up 282 · +5% births
2022	#6371	19	▲ up 764 · +19% births
2021	#7135	16	▲ up 1919 · +45% births
2020	#9054	11	▼ down 1689 · -31% births
2015	#7365	16	▼ down 2581 · -47% births
2010	#4784	30	▼ down 20 · +7% births
2005	#4764	28	▲ up 3011 · +115% births
2000	#7775	13	▲ up 3277 · +86% births
1995	#11052	7	▼ down 3920 · -42% births
1990	#7132	12	▲ up 3296 · +140% births
1975	#10428	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Mailee

Best Year2005Rank #4764

Peak Count30

Average Rank#7450

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1975 - 202311 years

The story of Mailee

Mailee is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1975. With 555 total births recorded, Mailee remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #10428 in 1975 to #6089 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Mailee in 2008:

Emma Isabella Emily Olivia Ava

Mailee by decade

Mailee peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
1970s	10
1980s	27
1990s	77
2000s ★	250
2010s	180
2020s	11

💎Mailee has only 555 total recorded births since 1975 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Mailee?

Common

MaiMailMailieMailyIlee

What names sound and feel like Mailee?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Mailee also consider these

American · Mace's gift

Matilee

American · English

Marilee

American · A combination of

Maylee

American · English

Cailee

American · a variant of

Maxlee

American · A modern invented

Common questions about the name Mailee

What does the name Mailee mean?

Mailee means "Rising flower" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Mailee?

Mailee is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Mailee have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Mailee?

Mailee originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Mailee trending right now?

Mailee is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Mailee a common or rare name?

Mailee is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.