Lei
- Pronunciation
- [Lei]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Flower Bud
- Origin
- Chinese
Lei Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 647 baby girls have been named Lei. The name peaked in 1960 with 25 US births that year (rank #2406). In 2024, ranked #16590 nationally — 14,184 places below its 1960 peak.
Top States for Lei
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Lei births are: Hawaii (62), California (18).
Other Chinese-Origin Names Like Lei
If you like Lei's Chinese origin, consider these related names: An, Bing Qing, Bo, Chan Juan, Chang. Browse all Chinese names →
3-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lei's exact length and starting letter: Lad, Lai, Lam, Lan, Lap.
Quick Facts About Lei
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Compare Lei to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Lei against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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