Name meaning & stats
Lei
Lei. 656 US babies since 1940, peak 1960. Notable Leis are 1.9× over-represented as singers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1960
656 US babies were named Lei between 1940 and 2025.
Lei around the world
- England & Wales: 26 babies since 1996, peak 2006
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Leis end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.1× | Low · 8 people |
| Singer | 1.9× | Low · 7 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | Low · 5 people |
| Politician | 0.8× | Low · 4 people |
Among notable men who are singers, Leis show up 1.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1960)