Keiji

Keiji is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning “varies depending on the kanji characters used.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Keiji at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“varies depending on the kanji characters used”

About the name Keiji

Keiji belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “varies depending on the kanji characters used” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Keiji first appears in Social Security records in 1923. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3316 in 1923, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 167 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Keiji in US records

First recorded (US)
1923
Best US rank
#3316 in 1923
Peak year
2009
Total since 1880
167

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Keiji mean?

Keiji means “varies depending on the kanji characters used” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Keiji a boy or girl name?

Keiji is a boy name.

What origin is the name Keiji?

Keiji comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Keiji?

Keiji first appears in US records in 1923. Its best-ever ranking was #3316 in 1923, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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