Jolee is an American spelling of Jolie, the French word for "pretty", and can also be read as a blend of Jo and Lee. The French original became familiar through actress Angelina Jolie, while the -lee spelling matches Rylee and Kaylee. Jolee ranked number 2755 in 2000, climbed to number 1420 in 2017 and has eased to number 2669 in 2025 with 65 girls.