Kei vs Shae

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

Kei Rank #4,606
Shae Rank #2,150

Shae is more popular, ranked #2150 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

Shae ___

  • Shae Lynn
  • Shae Marie
  • Shae Anne
  • Shae Nicole
  • Shae Renee
  • Shae Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kei

Kai Ren Hiro Mia Yuki

If you choose Shae

Brennan Quinn Rowan Fiona Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kei or Shae more popular?

Shae is more popular, ranked #2150 compared to Kei at #4606 in the United States.

What do Kei and Shae mean?

Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin). Shae means "hawk-like" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kei and Shae boy or girl names?

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

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