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Kei

Girl Name #22,068 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kei is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Kei often also consider Kenneth, Kelly, Kelley .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#22,068
Total SSA Count
7

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Kei is also used as a boy name, ranked #4606.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kei

Is Kei a boy or girl name?
Kei is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #22068. As a boy name, it is ranked #4606. Kei is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Kei?
Kei is currently ranked #22068 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Kei a common or rare name?
Kei is an uncommon name, ranked #22068 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kei

Kei is a girl name .

Is Kei a boy or girl name? Kei is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,068 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,606. Kei is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kei is currently ranked #22,068 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Kei include Keira, Keilani, Keily, Keilany, Keila . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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