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Keiji

Pronunciation
[Kei-ji]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Governs With Discretion
Origin
Japanese

Keiji Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 167 baby boys have been named Keiji. The name peaked in 2009 with 15 US births that year (rank #5960).

Top States for Keiji

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Keiji births are: California (18), Hawaii (5).

Other Japanese-Origin Names Like Keiji

If you like Keiji's Japanese origin, consider these related names: Aiko, Akeno, Aki, Akiko, Akina. Browse all Japanese names →

5-Letter Names Starting with K

Names with Keiji's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.

Quick Facts About Keiji

167
Japanese baby names in our dictionary
79
Japanese male names
246
5-letter K-names in our dictionary
476
K-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Compare Keiji to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Keiji against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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