Katey
Pronunciation: [ k-AYT-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Katey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 2,354 babies have been named Katey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Katey is past its peak , currently ranked #23,231 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,231
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Irish origin
"fearful, full of dread"
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Hebrew origin
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American blend origin
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About the Name Katey
Katey is a girl name .
Katey is currently ranked #23,231 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Katey include Kat, Kay, Kaie, and Katkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Katey include Kate, Katelyn, Katerina, Katelynn, Kateri . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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