Lei
Girl nameLei has been given to 683 babies in the U.S. since 1937. It peaked in 1960. In 2025, about 1 in 321,453 girls was named Lei.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
683
Peak year
1960 (25 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1937
10-year trend
▼ -17%
Gender split
95% girls / 5% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Lei — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Lei.
FAQ
How popular is the name Lei?
Lei has been given to 683 babies in the U.S. since 1937. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Lei peak?
Lei peaked in 1960, when 25 babies were given the name.
Is Lei a girl or boy name?
Lei is primarily a girl name (95% of babies named Lei are girls).
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