Rising since 1997, #1,867 for girls today.
Popularity of Solei since 1996
Babies named Solei per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 208 |
| 2010s | 243 |
| 2020s | 434 |
Meaning & origin
Solei is a sun-inspired name that brings warmth and brightness, literally meaning 'sun' in Italian and Spanish. It first appeared on U.S. records in 1996 for girls and has been steadily climbing ever since. In 2025 it ranked 1867th with a 1-in-15163 incidence, reaching its peak usage in that same year. The name has seen consistent growth since 1997, reflecting a modern taste for nature-inspired, vowel-rich names. Its top states of use are Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, suggesting a regional preference along the Northeast corridor. Solei's spelling, a variation of Sole or Soleil, adds a distinctive touch while retaining the sunny, lyrical quality of its origin. Parents drawn to names like Luna or Stella often consider Solei for its similar celestial feel.
Solei is a variant of Sole, derived from the Italian word sole meaning 'sun', itself from Latin sol. It is also influenced by Spanish sol. The name emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, likely as a creative respelling to emphasize the pronunciation soh-LAY, and has seen growing use since the 1990s.
Where Solei is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sol, Lei
Sibling names for Solei
Names that share Solei's style, for a brother or sister.
