Kei vs Nymere

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

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Nymere

Boy #4,455 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"leopard, tiger (possible Arabic root)"

Origin: Arabic (possible)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,455
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ny, Mere

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Popularity Comparison

Kei Rank #4,606
Nymere Rank #4,455

Nymere is more popular, ranked #4455 vs #4606 for Kei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kei ___

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

Nymere ___

  • Nymere James
  • Nymere Alexander
  • Nymere Lee
  • Nymere Isaiah
  • Nymere Jordan
  • Nymere Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kei

Kai Ren Hiro Mia Yuki

If you choose Nymere

Zaire Orion Kyren Amara Zuri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kei or Nymere more popular?

Nymere is more popular, ranked #4455 compared to Kei at #4606 in the United States.

What do Kei and Nymere mean?

Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin). Nymere means "leopard, tiger (possible Arabic root)" (Arabic (possible) origin).

Are Kei and Nymere boy or girl names?

Kei is primarily a boy name. Nymere is primarily a boy name.

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