Kirei as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Kirei

What is the meaning of the name Kirei ?

The baby name Kirei is a Female name , 2323 syllables long and is pronounced /kiˈreɪ/ (English approximation: KEE-ray); Japanese: [kiɾe̞i] (kee-reh-ee).

Kirei is Japanese in Origin.

Kirei is a modern Japanese given name drawn from the common adjective kirei (綺麗/奇麗), meaning "pretty, clean, neat." As a name it remains rare and unisex, with meaning shaped by the kanji chosen: 綺礼 (elegant + courtesy), 希麗 (hope/rare + beautiful), 紀玲 (chronicle + tinkling of jade), or 佳怜/希怜 (excellent/hope + wise), among others. Pronounced KEE-ray in two syllables, it appeals for its bright, polished sound.

Documented use is sparse before the late 20th century; it gains modest visibility in recent decades alongside creative kanji spellings and pop culture exposure (notably the character Kotomine Kirei). Outside Japan, it is occasionally adopted by Japan-leaning families and anime fans, generally read as feminine. Variants and near-forms include Kirey/Kire, and related Japanese names Rei and Kei. Nicknames: Ki, Rei. Because kirei is everyday vocabulary, some speakers hear it as descriptive, which lends a fresh, contemporary feel.

⚙ Kirei is far from common. In all, it turns up just 54 times, across 17 countries.