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The baby name Solei is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced soh-LAY (English: /soʊˈleɪ/).

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: soh-LAY (English: /soʊˈleɪ/)

What is the meaning of the name Solei ?

The baby name Solei is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced soh-LAY (English: /soʊˈleɪ/).

Solei is in Origin.

Solei is a modern, nature-evoking given name modeled on the French word soleil, "sun," and typically pronounced so-LAY. Dropping the final -l creates a sleek, phonetic spelling favored in English-speaking countries. The sound also resonates with Icelandic Sóley (meaning "buttercup," from sól "sun" + ey "island") and with Romance-language words and names like Sol and Sole, all reinforcing imagery of light and warmth.

As a given name, Solei has seen modest use since the early 2000s, rising with other solar and luminous choices such as Soleil and Sunny. It is used chiefly for girls but remains technically unisex. Common variants and near-variants include Soleil, Soley, Sóley, and Soleigh; related forms include Sol and Sole. Nicknames like Soli and Lei are natural, and some parents translate the meaning as "Sunny." Overall, Solei carries the meaning "sun; sunlit; radiant," with a bright, contemporary feel.

Solei has the following similar or variant Names

Solei – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Sweden Girls 2020 #179 2 1,663
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
United States Girls 2024 #844 73 8,487
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
PE Girls 0 #1,004 7 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,144 9 16,140
DZ 0 #1,166 11 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,262 6 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,434 13 9,415

Solei is popular in 26 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
AE
AL
AR
BO

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People also ask about Solei

Solei is predominantly a girl's name, used for girls.
Solei is a 2 syllable name, pronounced soh-LAY (English: /soʊˈleɪ/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Soleil, Solay and Solai.
Across languages, Solei has these equivalents: Soleil (French), Sol (Spanish/Latin), Solana (Spanish), Sole (Italian), Sunny (English), and 1 more.
Yes — Solei ranked #179 in Sweden in 2020, and appears in official birth registries across 27 countries.
Solei ranks highest in Sweden (#179 in 2020).
Solei's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #907 in 2014 to #844 in 2024 in United States.