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.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Chee in 2025.
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
