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Lei

Pronunciation: [ l-AY ]

Girl Name #66,375 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lei is a girl name, recorded for 5 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#66,375
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Also a Boy Name

Lei is also used as a boy name, ranked #21518.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lei

Is Lei a boy or girl name?
Lei is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #66375. As a boy name, it is ranked #21518. 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 #66375 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Lei a common or rare name?
Lei is an uncommon name, ranked #66375 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lei

Lei is a girl name .

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

Lei is currently ranked #66,375 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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