Bailee
How to say it: BAY-lee · /ˈbeɪli/
Phonetic variant of Bailey; from Old French 'bailif' (law officer, steward). Modern spelling.
Bailee was the 188th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 227 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 54% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #244 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #188 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 227 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,725 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −54% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #244 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Bailee rose recently to a high in the 2010s. It now rests well below that point and is expected to fall a bit more.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft with crisp consonants, Bailee feels easygoing. Aubrey offers a similar vibe.
Nicknames
- Bay
- Bai
- Lee
Honouring a Bailee in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bailee is about 1 in 72.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Bailee
- Bailee Madison (born 1999)American actress
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Baileys (heard as Bailey's) is a widely known Irish-cream liqueur
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