Mei: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Means beautiful, a brief and lovely name of grace.
- Origin
- Japanese
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #2594
- Peak
- #2594 in 2020
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Mei Means
Mei is a girl name of Japanese origin. Means beautiful, a brief and lovely name of grace.
How Popular Mei Is
Mei currently ranks #2594 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2594 in 2020. It is rising.
Good to Know About Mei
- Mei has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Mei is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
- Its short, punchy sound makes it easy to remember.
Names Like Mei
Other Japanese names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Mei
Japanese names that pair well as a brother or sister to Mei.
Questions About Mei
What does Mei mean?
Mei is a girl name of Japanese origin. Means beautiful, a brief and lovely name of grace.
How popular is Mei?
Mei currently ranks #2594 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2594 in 2020. It is rising.
Where does Mei come from?
Mei comes from Japanese roots. Mei has been gaining popularity in recent years.
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