Kei
Meaning of Kei
Kei is a male name of Japanese origin. It is pronounced as keh-ee (/kei/) in Japanese. The name Kei has variations such as Kai. In terms of popularity, the name Kei has been steadily used for newborn boys in the United States. In recent years, it has ranked around the 4000s to 6000s in terms of occurrence and popularity. While its usage may not be as common as some other names, Kei carries a unique and distinct sound that may appeal to parents seeking a more uncommon name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as keh-ee (/kei/)
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Notable People Named Kei
| Kei Nishikori is a Japanese professional tennis player who has achieved numerous milestones in his career, including reaching the top 5 in singles rankings and winning multiple ATP titles. |
| Kim Ji-yeon, also known as Kei, is a South Korean singer and musical actress who gained fame as a member of the girl group Lovelyz and made her solo debut in 2019. |
| Kei Miller is a Jamaican poet, fiction writer, essayist, blogger, and professor of creative writing. |
| Kei Taniguchi was a renowned Japanese mountaineer known for her pioneering climbs in Alaska, Nepal, Tibet, Pakistan, and China. |
| Kei Sano is a Japanese professional footballer known for his role as a winger for Indonesian club Sada Sumut, currently on loan from PSS Sleman. |
| Kei Chinen is a Japanese professional footballer currently playing as a forward for J1 League club Kashima Antlers. |
