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Shae vs Kei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shae

Boy #4,511 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"admirable, fine, fortunate"

Origin: Old Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,511
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kei

Boy #4,606 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"joy, jubilation"

Origin: Japanese kanji 慶

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,606
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Shae Rank #4,511
Kei Rank #4,606

Shae is more popular, ranked #4511 vs #4606 for Kei.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shae or Kei more popular?

Shae is more popular, ranked #4511 compared to Kei at #4606 in the United States.

What do Shae and Kei mean?

Shae means "admirable, fine, fortunate" (Old Irish Gaelic origin). Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin).

Are Shae and Kei boy or girl names?

Shae is primarily a boy name. Kei is primarily a boy name.

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