Lei
Pronunciation: [ l-AY ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lei first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 31 babies have been named Lei in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lei is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,518 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,518
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Lei is also used as a girl name, ranked #66375.
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Old High German origin
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About the Name Lei
Lei is a boy name .
Is Lei a boy or girl name? Lei is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,518 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,375. Lei is more commonly used as a boy name.
Lei is currently ranked #21,518 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Lei include Leif, Leighton, Leib . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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