Hylee: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: hyl-eh-eh
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Wood or forest

Hylee is a modern name derived from the Greek word hyle, which means wood or forest, but it is not historically recognized as meaning forest or woodland in its own right. The name has seen limited use over the years, making it a unique choice for parents looking for something distinctive. Despite its rarity, Hylee carries a natural and earthy charm that could appeal to those who value nature. Hylee is not a commonly used name in the United States. It does not appear in the SSA's list of top 1000 names, indicating its rarity.

Hylee Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Hylee is currently #25977 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Hylee is currently #14936 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Hylee is currently #12684 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Hylee is currently #7258 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Hylee is currently #13066 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Hylee is currently #7463 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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