Girl nameCurrently #1,960 in the USRising
Mei
//ˈmeɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20243 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Mei's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Mei's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Mei |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 18 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 26 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 30 |
| 2003 | 45 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 47 |
| 2007 | 48 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 39 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 46 |
| 2014 | 49 |
| 2015 | 44 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2019 | 61 |
| 2020 | 65 |
| 2021 | 66 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 79 |
| 2024 | 101 |
Mei through the decades
- Mei peaked in 2024, when 101 babies were named Mei in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Mei has risen 56% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Mei currently ranks #1,960 in the US and is on the rise.