Rei
RAY
Popularity
#4980
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Japanese
Total Births
969
Peak Year
#67 in 2019
First Recorded
1974
Style
Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
In Japanese, 'Rei' can have multiple meanings depending on the kanji, such as 'beautiful', 'bell', or 'spirit'. It is also a unisex name with Portuguese roots, meaning 'king'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Rei Ayanami
Key character in the anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Rei
Former Japanese Empress consort of Emperor Showa.
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