UK name, mostly girls
Jaylee
A feminine name meaning "victorious" or "conquering" in English.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 20 boys.
Jaylee is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Jaylee popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5876, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 8 births.
This profile covers 38 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1998 to 2012. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 38 living people in the UK are called Jaylee. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jaylee ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 8 girls were registered as Jaylee.
- • Jaylee is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 38 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jaylee as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 65.5% of Jaylee registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5876
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
8 births
Estimated living
38
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Jaylee
In England and Wales birth records, Jaylee has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 34.5% of registrations are for boys and 65.5% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Jaylee registered for boys
- Ranked #2,126 in 2009
- 9 boys registered in 2009
- Peak: 2009 (9 births)
Jaylee registered for girls
- Ranked #5,876 in 2012
- 3 girls registered in 2012
- Peak: 2007 (8 births)
Meaning
What does Jaylee mean?
The name Jaylee is a relatively modern name that has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries. It is a combination of the names Jay and Lee, with Jay being a diminutive form of the name James, derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows." Lee, on the other hand, is an English surname that has been adopted as a given name, with origins in Old English and meaning "meadow" or "clearing."
While the exact origin of the name Jaylee is unclear, it is believed to have emerged as a creative combination of these two names in the late 20th century. There are no known historical references or ancient texts that mention this specific name, as it is a relatively modern invention.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Jaylee can be found in the United States, where it began to appear in birth records in the late 1970s and early 1980s. However, it remained a relatively uncommon name until the early 2000s, when it started to gain popularity, particularly among parents seeking unique and unconventional names for their children.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who have borne the name Jaylee, although their numbers are relatively small due to the name's recent origins. One such individual is Jaylee Merrill, an American actress and model who has appeared in various television shows and films.
Another notable Jaylee is Jaylee Brown, an Australian fashion designer and entrepreneur who founded the clothing brand Jaylee Brown Designs.
In the world of sports, Jaylee Curry is an American basketball player who has played professionally in Europe and Australia.
Jaylee Longoria is a Mexican-American artist and illustrator known for her vibrant and colorful artworks.
Jaylee Mead is a Canadian singer and songwriter who has released several albums and performed across North America.
While the name Jaylee may be relatively new in the grand scheme of naming traditions, it has already gained a foothold in various cultures and communities, reflecting the ever-evolving nature of names and the creativity of parents in finding unique and meaningful combinations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jaylee over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Jaylee in England and Wales, from 1998 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jaylee, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaylee by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jaylee was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5792 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3787 | 26 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3874 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Jaylee
- Jessica 105,041
- Jasmine 35,227
- Jade 19,646
- Julia 11,780
- Jennifer 11,529
- Jodie 9,357
- Jemima 6,454
- Josephine 5,889
- Jessie 5,418
- Josie 5,284
- Jasmin 4,706
- Jenna 4,646
FAQ
Jaylee: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jaylee in the UK right now?
In 2012, Jaylee was ranked #5876 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jaylee most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 8 babies registered as Jaylee in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jaylee?
A feminine name meaning "victorious" or "conquering" in English.
How many people are called Jaylee in the UK?
A total of 38 babies have been registered as Jaylee across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.