Paralee
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Paralee is a name associated with the meaning “pearl”. It is a extremely-rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Paralee
Paralee is a distinctive and somewhat uncommon name with uncertain origins, though it is most often thought to be an American creation, possibly a phonetic spelling or variant of Perali. If derived from Perali, it may have roots in the word "pearl," symbolizing something precious and valuable. Another theory suggests it could be a combination of names like Para and Lee. Its unique sound gives it a charming, vintage feel, reminiscent of early to mid-20th-century American names. Paralee offers a sweet and gentle option for parents looking for a name that stands out without being overly ornate.
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Gender Usage of the Name Paralee
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Paralee is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Paralee
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Paralee is listed under Extremely-Rare Girl Names based on the available birth data from United States, with a birth frequency of 1 in every 10,000M births.
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Paralee was last recorded at #1,686 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (1930) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #848 in 1914. Its lowest recorded position was #1,686 in 1930. Over the last 10 years (1920–1930) the name fell -306 places (from #1,380 to #1,686).
Characteristics of the Name Paralee
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Girl Names
- Starts with
- P — Girl Names Starting with P
- Ends with
- e — Girl Names Ending in “e”
Name AestheticMethodology
Paralee is structured as three syllables with a weak-strong-weak stress pattern, favoring a soft, rounded delivery. It reflects naming trends common in the mid-twentieth-century United States, particularly in rural and southern regions. This gives the name a distinct Vintage Revival quality.
Middle Names For Paralee
Middle names used with ParaleeMethodology
Paralee is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Paralee Smith · Paralee Dills · Paralee Albertson · Paralee Jenean
Middle name suggestions for ParaleeMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Paralee is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Paralee Leigh · Paralee Lynne · Paralee Lynch · Paralee Laine · Paralee Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Paralee
Sound Like Paralee Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Pearl · Perla · Pearlie · View all 20 names
Spelled Like Paralee Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Parlee · Parableen
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Patricia · Pamela · Paula · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Paralee Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Abigail · Josephine · Caroline · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Paralee in ASL
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