Asalee is of American origin, derived from the name Assalée, which means "peace" in Swahili. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century and has since become a distinctive choice for parents seeking unique yet meaningful names for their daughters.
The name Asalee had a noticeable surge in popularity during the early 1920s with a peak of 14 births recorded in 1921. However, it seems to have been less common before and after this period, with only sporadic years showing more than five births until its resurgence in 2017 with another spike at 5 births. Overall, there were 124 babies named Asalee born across these years.