Elia vs Kei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Elia Rank #840
Kei Rank #4,606

Elia is more popular, ranked #840 vs #4606 for Kei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elia ___

  • Elia Grace
  • Elia Rose
  • Elia Jane
  • Elia Marie
  • Elia Claire
  • Elia Pearl

Kei ___

  • Kei James
  • Kei Alexander
  • Kei William
  • Kei Michael
  • Kei Lee
  • Kei Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elia

Cleo Mira Silas Felix Nora

If you choose Kei

Kai Ren Hiro Mia Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elia or Kei more popular?

Elia is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Kei at #4606 in the United States.

What do Elia and Kei mean?

Elia means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin).

Are Elia and Kei boy or girl names?

Elia is primarily a girl name. Kei is primarily a boy name.

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