Lei

Pronunciation: [ l-AY ]

Boy Name #21,518 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lei is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AY.

Parents who love the name Lei often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #21,518
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Leif #926 Leighton #1040 Leib #4744

Also a Girl Name

Lei is also used as a girl name, ranked #66375.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lei

Is Lei a boy or girl name?

Lei is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #21518. As a girl name, it is ranked #66375. Lei is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Lei?

Lei is pronounced l-AY.

How popular is the name Lei?

Lei is currently ranked #21518 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Lei a common or rare name?

Lei is an uncommon name, ranked #21518 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lei

Lei is a boy name .

Is Lei a boy or girl name? Lei is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,518 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,375. Lei is more commonly used as a boy name.

Lei is currently ranked #21,518 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Lei include Leif, Leighton, Leib . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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