Mei
Mei: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /meɪ/
Meaning and origin of Mei
- A female given name from Mandarin.
Etymology
From Mandarin 美 (měi, “beautiful”), a common Chinese given name among women.
How popular is Mei?
Since 1880, 1,859 girls in the U.S. have been named Mei. Its highest rank for girls was #1744 in 2025. In 2025, 117 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Mei
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Mei FAQ
What does the name Mei mean?
A female given name from Mandarin. From Mandarin 美 (měi, “beautiful”), a common Chinese given name among women.
What is the origin of the name Mei?
Mei is listed as a name of Mandarin origin.
How popular is the name Mei?
Since 1880, 1,859 girls in the U.S. have been named Mei. Its highest rank for girls was #1744 in 2025. In 2025, 117 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Mei a boy or girl name?
Mei is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,859 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.