Kay vs Kaj

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

Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kay or Kaj more popular?

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

What do Kay and Kaj mean?

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

Are Kay and Kaj boy or girl names?

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

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