Will my child share the name Mei with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Mei per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Mei in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Mei becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Mei has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 888 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1218 in 2010. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Mei a good choice for a distinctive name?

Mei is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Mei a popular baby name in the United States?

Mei does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2575

Mei

Mei is a distinctive choice, ranked #2575 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Mei in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2575

About the Name Mei

Mei has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 888 places in five years. It was most popular in 2010 at #1218 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Mei is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.