Wei
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Valuable; Precious
- Origin
- Chinese
Wei Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 79 baby girls have been named Wei. The name peaked in 1987 with 9 US births that year (rank #7979).
Top States for Wei
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Wei births are: New York (10).
Other Chinese-Origin Names Like Wei
If you like Wei's Chinese origin, consider these related names: An, Bing Qing, Bo, Chan Juan, Chang. Browse all Chinese names →
3-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Wei's exact length and starting letter: Wan, War, Wat, Wes, Win.
Quick Facts About Wei
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Compare Wei to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Wei 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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