Mei
Mei first appears in US records in 1947. It peaked in 2025, when 117 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 117.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Mei popular?
Near its peak Mei is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 483 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 483 | |
| 2000s | 385 | |
| 1990s | 191 | |
| 1980s | 136 | |
| 1970s | 110 | |
| 1960s | 37 | |
| 1950s | 16 | |
| 1940s | 18 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Mei mean?
From Chinese 美 (měi) 'beautiful'. One of the most direct beauty characters used in given names (another 梅 means 'plum blossom'; this entry is for 美 'beautiful').
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mei mean?
Mei means Beautiful. From Chinese 美 (měi) 'beautiful'. One of the most direct beauty characters used in given names (another 梅 means 'plum blossom'; this entry is for 美 'beautiful').
What is the origin of the name Mei?
Mei is of chinese origin.
How do you pronounce Mei?
Mei is pronounced “MAY.”
Is Mei a boy or a girl name?
Mei is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Mei a popular name right now?
Mei is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Mei?
In 2025, Mei ranked #1744 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Mei most popular?
Mei was most popular in 2025, when about 117 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Mei?
Names similar to Mei include Lan, Xia, Ying, Yue, Ling.
What names go well with Mei?
chinese names that pair well with Mei include Long, Lan, Xia, Tao, Hao.