Arisa vs Rei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arisa

Girl #5,062 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"second village of sand"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Italian Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,062
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari, Risa

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Rei

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,800
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arisa Rank #5,062
Rei Rank #3,800

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #5062 for Arisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arisa ___

  • Arisa Mae
  • Arisa Grace
  • Arisa Louise
  • Arisa Elise
  • Arisa Rose
  • Arisa June

Rei ___

  • Rei James
  • Rei Thomas
  • Rei Alexander
  • Rei Kenji
  • Rei Haruki
  • Rei Jun

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arisa

Mio Hana Sora Kai Riku

If you choose Rei

Kai Sora Haru Ryu Suki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arisa or Rei more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Arisa at #5062 in the United States.

What do Arisa and Rei mean?

Arisa means "second village of sand" (Japanese origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Arisa and Rei boy or girl names?

Arisa is primarily a girl name. Rei is primarily a boy name.

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