Cayenne

Q: Is Cayenne a boy or girl name?

Cayenne is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #12470, and as a girl name it ranks #33756.

Q: How popular is the name Cayenne?

Cayenne is ranked #12470 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-eye-EHN ]

Boy Name #12,470 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cayenne is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-eye-EHN.

Parents who love the name Cayenne often also consider Esquire, Ashan, Tyrann .

Popularity Over Time

#12,470

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,470
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Cay Cayie Cayeie Cayey

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Cayenne Diego

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Cayenne Charles

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Cayenne Dominic

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Also a Girl Name

Cayenne is also used as a girl name, ranked #33756.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cayenne

Is Cayenne a boy or girl name?

Cayenne is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12470. As a girl name, it is ranked #33756. Cayenne is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Cayenne?

Cayenne is pronounced k-eye-EHN.

How popular is the name Cayenne?

Cayenne is currently ranked #12470 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cayenne?

Common nicknames for Cayenne include Cay, Cayie, Cayeie, and Cayey.

Is Cayenne a common or rare name?

Cayenne is an uncommon name, ranked #12470 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cayenne

Cayenne is a boy name .

Is Cayenne a boy or girl name? Cayenne is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,470 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #33,756. Cayenne is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cayenne is currently ranked #12,470 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cayenne include Cay, Cayie, Cayeie, and Cayey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.