Mei: Meaning of Baby Name Mei

Mei Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,741 baby girls have been named Mei. The name peaked in 2024 with 101 US births that year (rank #1960). In 2024, ranked #1960 nationally.

Top States for Mei

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Mei births are: California (292), New York (170), Texas (23).

Other Chinese-Origin Names Like Mei

If you like Mei's Chinese origin, consider these related names: An, Bing Qing, Bo, Chan Juan, Chang. Browse all Chinese names →

3-Letter Names Starting with M

Names with Mei's exact length and starting letter: Mab, Mac, Mae, Mai, Mal.

Quick Facts About Mei

84

Chinese baby names in our dictionary

71

Chinese female names

15

3-letter M-names in our dictionary

777

M-female names total

Not in registry

US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

Name	Meaning	Gender	Origin
Mae	"Kinswoman."	Female	Anglo
Maia	Myth Name (Mother Of Hermes)	Female	Greek
Maya	Abbreviation Of Amalia: Variant Of Maia.	Female	Spanish

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Compare Mei to Other Popular Names

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

Mei vs Olivia 210,124 births since 2014

Mei vs Emma 202,477 births since 2014

Mei vs Sophia 169,709 births since 2014

Mei vs Isabella 158,431 births since 2014

Mei vs Ava 157,356 births since 2014

Mei vs Charlotte 151,872 births since 2014

Mei vs Mia 149,779 births since 2014

Mei vs Amelia 142,728 births since 2014

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