Kaileen vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Kaileen Rank #5,130
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5130 for Kaileen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaileen ___

  • Kaileen Rose
  • Kaileen Marie
  • Kaileen Ann
  • Kaileen Grace
  • Kaileen Bridget
  • Kaileen Fiona

Lee ___

  • Lee James
  • Lee Andrew
  • Lee Michael
  • Lee Thomas
  • Lee Roy
  • Lee Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kaileen

Siobhan Aoife Cormac Declan Maeve

If you choose Lee

Dale Roy Kay Mae Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaileen or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Kaileen at #5130 in the United States.

What do Kaileen and Lee mean?

Kaileen means "slender, fair" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Kaileen and Lee boy or girl names?

Kaileen is primarily a girl name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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