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Solei

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Pronounced so-LAY /soʊ.ˈleɪ/Medium

Meaning: sunMedium

In 30 seconds: Solei is a French-derived girl's name meaning 'sun'.
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Origin MediumFrench
Meaningsun
U.S. rank (2025)#1871 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births106 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 899

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519962025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Solei takes its meaning, 'sun', from French. It echoes the French word for sun and carries that bright, warm association directly in its sound.

The trimmed spelling, without the usual final letters, gives the name a light and modern look while keeping the sunny meaning clear.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Solei is 'sun', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Solei — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Solei — meaning/etymology

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Gisselle— the same modern feel
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Solei mean?

Solei is usually explained as meaning 'sun' and is most often linked with American tradition.

How do you pronounce Solei?

It's commonly said so-LAY /soʊ.ˈleɪ/.

Is Solei a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Solei is used as a girl name.

How popular is Solei?

In 2024, Solei ranked #2476 in the U.S. for girls, with 73 births recorded.

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