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bell, beautiful, tinkling jade

Rei is a feminine name of Japanese origin meaning bell, beautiful, tinkling jade. Rei is associated with a soft aesthetic.

Last reviewed · 2026-05-18

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What does Rei mean?

Rei means bell, beautiful, tinkling jade and comes from Japanese origin.

voking both the gentle sound of a tinkling bell and the elegance of beauty, Rei dances on the air with its melodic one-syllable charm. This name finds its roots in Japanese, where it can represent lovely attributes through various kanji. Light and poetic, it feels timeless and graceful.

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How does Rei sound?

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How popular is Rei?

In 2026, Rei sits outside the U.S. SSA top-1000 chart, with 145 years of historical data on record.

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What names are similar to Rei?

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About the name Rei

What does the name Rei mean?
Rei means bell, beautiful, tinkling jade and comes from Japanese origin.
Where does the name Rei come from?
Rei traces to a Japanese origin and continues to appear in U.S. SSA records.
How popular is the name Rei?
Rei currently sits outside the U.S. SSA top-1000 chart in 2026.
Is Rei a boy or girl name?
Rei is most commonly used as a feminine name.

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