The baby name Kelei is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced keh-LAY.
Kelei is Hawaiian in Origin.
The baby name Kelei is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced keh-LAY.
Kelei is Hawaiian in Origin.
Kelei is a modern, cross-cultural given name with several roots. In Hawaiian-influenced use, it sits near Kalei and Lei, with lei meaning “garland” or “wreath,” a symbol of honor and affection. In English naming, it can be read as a streamlined variant of the Kaylee/Kaleigh family (Kay + Lee), a style that rose in North America in the late 20th century.
Elsewhere, Igbo speakers use kele for “to thank,” so Kelei can function as a clipped form of Kelechi/Kelechukwu (“thank God”), preserving a theme of gratitude. In Mandarin Chinese, Kelei may be the pinyin of names such as 可蕾 or 克蕾, with meanings set by the characters (e.g., “lovely bud”). Variants and related forms include Kalei, Kailei, Kaili, Keleigh, Keley, Kei, Lei, and Kele; usage remains uncommon.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| United States | Girls | 2011 | #919 | 6 | 9,736 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Kelei is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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