In the entire world, 厲 (Li 
, Lei , Lai , among others...) is a widespread gender-neutral given name. The first name 厲 is characteristic of Eastern Asia, particularly Mongolia, where it is a prevalent feminine name, Macao, where it is a widespread gender-neutral name, and Hong Kong, where it is a common epicene name (explore the name in all countries). Measured by absolute frequency, it most frequently occurs in Mongolia, China, and India. More frequently, 厲 is the last name as well as the forename.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Lai, Li, Lei | China, Malaysia, Hong Kong, United States, India |
| Lì | China, Italy, Vietnam, United States, Myanmar |
| Lī | Tunisia, Algeria, China, Myanmar |
| Lē | Algeria, China, Cameroon |
| Laih | Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, United States, Myanmar |
| 厲 | China |
厲 is also a prevalent name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Li Jing , the a figure in Chinese mythology and a god in Chinese folk religion, Journey to the West; Fa Li , the character from Disney's Mulan; Lai Wang , the Dream of the Red Chamber character; Lai Khutsangbi , the A long handed demoness in Meitei folklore of Ancient Manipur (Kangleipak) and Li Yunlong , the fictional character from Drawing Sword, and in many other works.