Origin-dependent; often wise or red
In Chinese contexts, Chee is a romanization of several characters, often meaning 'wisdom' or 'intellect.' In Navajo, it is a common surname and given name meaning 'red,' frequently referring to the color of the earth or landscape.
Less common today
Chee isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,936 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First Chairman of the Navajo Tribal Council
Navajo Tribal Police officer in Tony Hillerman's mystery novels · The Blessing Way
Chinese secret society and fraternal organization leader
