Mei

Girl name

Mei has been given to 1,859 babies in the U.S. since 1947. It peaked in 2025.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,859

Peak year

2025 (117 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1947

10-year trend

▲ +166%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Mei — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Maigirl

5,697 babies since 1880

Meggirl

5,321 babies since 1941

Meirboy

4,612 babies since 1951

Melboy

4,201 babies since 1902

Merigirl

2,502 babies since 1917

Meagirl

1,690 babies since 1954

Names with a similar vibe

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Veritygirl

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Kenzleygirl

1,845 babies since 1996

Hosannagirl

1,875 babies since 1972

Jenevievegirl

1,843 babies since 1914

Wynnegirl

1,877 babies since 1904

FAQ

How popular is the name Mei?

Mei has been given to 1,859 babies in the U.S. since 1947. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Mei peak?

Mei peaked in 2025, when 117 babies were given the name.

Is Mei a girl or boy name?

Mei is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Mei are girls).

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