Laiana vs Rei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laiana

Girl #5,053 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful wave, path of beauty"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,053
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lai, Laia, Ana

Playground Safety Score

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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

Laiana Rank #5,053
Rei Rank #3,800

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 vs #5053 for Laiana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laiana ___

  • Laiana Rose
  • Laiana Grace
  • Laiana Marie
  • Laiana Pearl
  • Laiana Kai
  • Laiana Malia

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 Laiana

Kai Malia Noa Leilani Aria

If you choose Rei

Kai Sora Haru Ryu Suki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laiana or Rei more popular?

Rei is more popular, ranked #3800 compared to Laiana at #5053 in the United States.

What do Laiana and Rei mean?

Laiana means "graceful wave, path of beauty" (Hawaiian origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Laiana and Rei boy or girl names?

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

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