Combination name; likely meaning Life or Meadow
Chaylee is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the Hebrew name Chaya, meaning 'life,' with the popular English suffix -lee, meaning 'meadow.' It follows the trend of 'Kaylee' and 'Hailey' variants while maintaining a unique sound. Because it is a contemporary coinage, its meaning is derived from its component parts rather than a single historical source.
Less common today
Chaylee isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,196 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).