Kei
kei
US Popularity:7490
Origin:Japanese
Meaning:Reverent; Blessing, favor; Intelligent; Enlightenment; Gemstone; Congratulate
Kei is a name of Japanese origin that can be either masculine or feminine. Depending on the format of these kanji characters, a name as short and sweet as Kei can have a number of meanings. Kei can mean “reverent,” “blessing,” or “favor,” which can remind baby to appreciate all the good things that life brings. Kei also commonly translates to “intelligent,” “enlightenment,” “gemstone,” or “congratulate.” With a name as beautifully abundant as Kei, baby is sure to live a life filled with knowledge, a little wonder, and lots of celebrations.
Kei Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kei is currently #2187 on The Bump
Boy:Kei is currently #1532 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kei is currently #1224 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kei is currently #7490 in U.S. births
Boy:Kei is currently #9217 in U.S. births
Girl:Kei is currently #21549 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#21549
in 2023
+ 5874
from 2019
Sources
Behind the Name, Kei, April 2021
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 185
WordSense Dictionary, Kei
WordSense Dictionary, けい
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