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Kaj vs Kay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaj

Boy #6,083 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice"

Origin: Latin (Caius/Gaius)

Cultural Roots

Danish Swedish Norwegian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,083
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kay

Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,417
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kaj Rank #6,083
Kay Rank #6,417

Kaj is more popular, ranked #6083 vs #6417 for Kay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaj or Kay more popular?

Kaj is more popular, ranked #6083 compared to Kay at #6417 in the United States.

What do Kaj and Kay mean?

Kaj means "to rejoice" (Latin (Caius/Gaius) origin). Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin).

Are Kaj and Kay boy or girl names?

Kaj is primarily a boy name. Kay is primarily a boy name.

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