Parilee
A feminine name derived from various Old French forms, meaning "like a pearl".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Parilee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Parilee today is around 108 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Parilee births was 1920 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Parilee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Parilee is about 108 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Parilees were born before 1928.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Parilee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1920
9 babies that year
Average age
108
years old
1935 SSA rank
#4,747
Tracked since 1883
Popularity
Parilee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Parilee from the 1880s through to the 1930s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 45 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Parilee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Parilee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Parilee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Parilee
The name Parilee has its origins rooted in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has had a profound influence on the languages and cultures of the Indian subcontinent. Its etymology can be traced back to the combination of two Sanskrit words, "parama" and "leela," which together signify the concept of divine play or the cosmic dance of creation.
In Hindu mythology, the term "leela" is often associated with the playful and creative manifestations of the divine, particularly in relation to the activities of the gods and goddesses. The prefix "parama" adds a sense of reverence and transcendence, elevating the name to a higher spiritual realm. Thus, Parilee carries the essence of the divine play that permeates the universe, evoking a sense of awe and wonder at the cosmic dance of existence.
While the name's origins can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit literature and Hindu scriptures, its earliest recorded usage as a personal name is harder to pinpoint with certainty. However, historical records suggest that the name gained popularity in various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly among Hindu communities, during the medieval period.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Parilee was a 12th-century Hindu philosopher and poet from the Indian state of Rajasthan. Parilee Devi, born around 1120 CE, was renowned for her insightful verses that explored the nature of divine love and spiritual enlightenment. Her literary works were widely celebrated and continue to be studied and admired by scholars to this day.
In the 16th century, Parilee Bai, a skilled dancer and courtesan, graced the courts of the Mughal Empire with her exceptional talent and grace. Born in 1548 CE, she was renowned for her mastery of the classical Indian dance forms and her contributions to the cultural landscape of the era.
Another notable figure was Parilee Dasi, a 17th-century Hindu mystic and poet from the Bengal region. Born in 1610 CE, she was known for her devotional poetry that celebrated the divine love between the human soul and the Supreme Being. Her literary works have been widely studied and revered within the Vaishnava tradition.
In the 19th century, Parilee Bai, born in 1820 CE, was a prominent Indian painter and artist who specialized in the Rajput and Mughal styles of miniature painting. Her exquisite works, which depicted scenes from Hindu mythology and courtly life, are highly regarded and exhibited in various museums and galleries across the world.
The name Parilee also found its way into the annals of Indian classical music with Parilee Devi, a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist born in 1875 CE. Her extraordinary talent and mastery of the intricate ragas and taalas earned her widespread acclaim and a place among the most celebrated musicians of her time.
People
Parilee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Parilee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Parilee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Parilee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Parilee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Parilee a common name?
We classify Parilee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 116 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Parilee most popular?
The single biggest year for Parilee was 1920, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Parilee is about 108 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Parilee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Parilee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Parilee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Parilee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Parilee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Parilee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Parilee?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.