Hee
A girl's name of Korean origin with 27 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 3 letters and one syllable, Hee is short enough to fit easily on forms, monograms, and classroom labels — no abbreviation needed. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1960, with 27 total recorded births.
Hee is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Hee is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Hee is a girl's baby name of Korean origin (희, romanized as Hee or Hui), commonly meaning "joy," "brightness," or "pleasure," depending on the Chinese character used. It frequently appears as part of compound Korean names like Hee-jin, Hee-yeon, or Hee-soo.
As a standalone name in an American context, Hee reflects the experience of Korean immigrants who maintained traditional names for their children. It's a name of pure, simple meaning — just one syllable of brightness and happiness. Short names with deep meaning have a quiet power to them, and Hee carries that understated elegance beautifully.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Hee's final sounds are bright, upbeat — lending a cheerful, energetic quality. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Hee follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Hee's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Hee has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1960.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 22 | #10715 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 5 | #6713 | — |
The Story of Hee
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1982, Hee is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Hee are most likely born between 1972 and 1989.
How rare is Hee?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Hee is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1960, peaked in the 1980s with 22 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1960–1989)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 6 | #11334 |
| 1982 | 6 | #9618 |
| 1981 | 5 | #10967 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10939 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6713 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1960–1989