Light or bright one
Ilee is often considered a modern variation of the name Eileen or a diminutive of names ending in -ilee. It is frequently associated with the Greek name Helen, meaning torch or shining light, or the English word 'lee' referring to a meadow.
About 5 girls were named Ilee in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).