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The baby name Kelei is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced keh-LAY.

Kelei is Hawaiian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hawaiian
Pronunciation: keh-LAY

What is the meaning of the name Kelei ?

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.

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Kelei – Popularity by country

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:

CM
EG
MA
RU
SA

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People also ask about Kelei

Kelei is predominantly a girl's name.
Kelei is a 2 syllable name, pronounced keh-LAY.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ke'lei and Ke Lei.
Across languages, Kelei has these equivalents: Lei (Hawaiian), Leilani (Hawaiian, 'heavenly lei'), Aimée (French, 'beloved'), Cara (Gaelic/Italian, 'beloved').
Somewhat — Kelei ranked #919 in United States in 2011, placing it just outside the most common names.