Kei is a unisex baby name of Japan origin. The recorded meaning is "Blessing". Use this page to review the meaning, origin, popularity signal, related names, and decision tools before adding it to a shortlist.
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Blessing
This is the recorded meaning currently available for Kei.
Unisex name
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33
2023
2015
40 babies
rising
boys, girls
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unisex
Future
Shares Japan origin and gives you another real name to test as a middle.
girl
Sand weaving
Shares Japan origin and gives you another real name to test as a middle.
girl
Small blossom
Shares Japan origin and gives you another real name to test as a middle.
unisex
Become beautiful
Shares Japan origin and gives you another real name to test as a middle.
boy
Supporter or Protector
Shares Japan origin and gives you another real name to test as a middle.
girl
Beautiful cherry blossom
Shares Japan origin and gives you another real name to test as a middle.
Sibling ideas should feel related without trapping every child in the same sound. These come from the database and favor shared origin, religion, region, or style signals.
unisex
Future
Shares Japan origin with Kei.
unisex
Become beautiful
Shares Japan origin with Kei.
girl
Dark one
Shares Japan origin with Kei.
girl
Summer waves
Shares Japan origin with Kei.
unisex
Japanese name meaning fragrance or pleasant aroma.
Shares Japan origin with Kei.
girl
Sand weaving
Shares Japan origin with Kei.
girl
Small blossom
Shares Japan origin with Kei.
boy
Supporter or Protector
Shares Japan origin with Kei.
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unisex
Future
Similar database signal: Japan origin.
unisex
Become beautiful
Similar database signal: Japan origin.
unisex
Japanese name meaning fragrance or pleasant aroma.
Similar database signal: Japan origin.
unisex
Goodness or light
Similar database signal: Japan origin.
unisex
courage, bravery, gentleness
Similar database signal: Japan origin.
unisex
Sincere, true
Similar database signal: Japan origin.
girl
Dark one
Similar database signal: Japan origin.
girl
Summer waves
Similar database signal: Japan origin.
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Kei is recorded with the meaning "Blessing" and Japan origin.
Kei is listed as a unisex name of Japan origin. Use the related names and collection links on this page to compare it with names from the same background when a relevant collection exists.
The popularity section on this page uses U.S. Social Security Administration baby-name data when records are available. Use it as one signal alongside meaning, origin, sound, and family fit.
Names like Kei usually share some combination of origin, rhythm, gender style, or popularity feel. The related-name sections on this page use names from the database instead of invented suggestions.