Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Dweller Near the Wood or Clearing, Pasture, Wood, Clearing
Pronunciation: Lee, liː, L IY
Popularity Rank: #361
Derived from Old English 'leah' meaning meadow or clearing. It can also be a variant of the Chinese name Li, meaning 'plum' or 'plum tree'. Lee is a popular name with various meanings across different cultures.
The name Lee is of Hebrew origin and means Dweller Near the Wood or Clearing, Pasture, Wood, Clearing, Meadow, Weary. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Lee is commonly found in United Kingdom, Malaysia, United States of America, and 94 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Lee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): liː
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L IY
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Lee is recorded 146,709 times globally, ranking it as the 361th most common name worldwide.
Lee is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 44,274 occurrences, making it the 26th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Lee is found among 1 in every 12 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #26 | 1 : 12 |
| Malaysia | #11 | 1 : 55 |
| United States of America | #290 | 1 : 95 |
| Singapore | #4 | 1 : 46 |
| Hong Kong | #14 | 1 : 55 |
| South Africa | #226 | 1 : 340 |
| Canada | #264 | 1 : 176 |
| China | #19 | 1 : 89 |
| Ireland | #189 | 1 : 58 |
| Israel | #453 | 1 : 205 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Lee from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 27, 2024 06:56 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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