Cay
Pronunciation: [ k-AY ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Cay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 200 babies have been named Cay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cay is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,227 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,227
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cay
Cay is a girl name .
Is Cay a boy or girl name? Cay is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,227 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #38,582. Cay is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cay is currently ranked #66,227 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Cay include Caylee, Cayla, Caydence, Caylani, Cayleigh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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