Kei
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Wood; forest; from the woodland
Origin: Scottish Gaelic — from a place name meaning woodland, possibly from Welsh coed (forest)
Popularity: Ranked #6284 in 2025 with 14 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Keith. Shares the meaning 'Wood; forest; from the woodland.'
Similar names: keidy, keila, keilah, keili, keilly, keily, keir, keira
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Kei? About 1 in 237,750 babies born in 2025 were named Kei, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kei
What does the name Kei mean?
Kei means “Wood; forest; from the woodland” from Scottish Gaelic — from a place name meaning woodland, possibly from Welsh coed (forest) roots.
What is the origin of the name Kei?
Kei has Scottish Gaelic — from a place name meaning woodland, possibly from Welsh coed (forest) origin. The traditional meaning is “Wood; forest; from the woodland”.
How popular is Kei?
Kei ranked #6143 in 2025 — given to 14 babies that year.
When was Kei most popular?
Kei peaked in 2015 with 33 babies registered that year.
Is Kei a boy or girl name?
Kei is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 78% of Keis are boys and 22% are girls.
Is the name Kei rising or falling in popularity?
Kei has fallen 1099 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5044 in 2020 to #6143 in 2025.
How long has Kei been recorded?
Kei appears in birth records across 51 years — from 1920 through 2025.