The baby name Bailee is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BAY-lee (IPA: /ˈbeɪli/).
Bailee is English in Origin.
The baby name Bailee is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced BAY-lee (IPA: /ˈbeɪli/).
Bailee is English in Origin.
Bailee is a modern respelling of Bailey, a surname-turned-given name rooted in Middle English baili and Old French bailli, titles for a bailiff or steward charged with administration and justice. Some bearers of the surname also took it from “bailey,” the fortified outer courtyard of a castle (Old French bail(le)), adding a topographic nuance. As a given name, Bailee therefore conveys “bailiff, steward, administrator,” with overtones of guardianship and responsibility.
Transferred from surname to first name in the 19th century, the name rose sharply across the English-speaking world in the late 20th century, becoming firmly unisex but trending feminine. The Bailee spelling gained traction in the 1990s and 2000s, helped by American media and figures such as actress Bailee Madison. Common variants include Bailey (standard), Bailie and Baillie (Scottish), Baylee, Bayley, Baileigh, and Bayleigh. Short forms Bai and Bay are occasionally used.
| Bailee Madison Bailee Madison is an American actress and singer best known for her work as a child star and for later taking on more mature and horror roles. She appeared in Bridge to Terabithia, Just Go with It, and Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark, and has won three Young Artist Awards. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2022 | #1 | — | 935 |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #279 | 7 | 2,795 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #567 | 7 | 11,342 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #658 | 260 | 8,487 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
Bailee is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:
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