Jalee
Meaning of Jalee
Jalee has a playful, song-like quality that feels instantly welcoming—like a sunbeam dancing across a summer pond. Likely coined as an American blend of “Jay” and “Lee,” it conjures the carefree spirit of a jaybird’s call and the gentle flow of a hidden stream, while nodding to the Arabic jalī, meaning “clear” or “manifest.” First slipping onto the US charts in 1979 (ranked 791), it’s since hovered in the 900s, with seven little Jalees born in 2024 (rank 943) and similar counts in recent years. This modest but steady presence makes Jalee a delightful choice for parents seeking a name that’s easy to pronounce (jah-LEE) yet refreshingly distinctive. Warm, bright, and sprinkled with originality, Jalee inspires its bearer to shine her own way.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as jah-LEE (/dʒə-ˈli/)
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