Kaye
Pronunciation: [ k-AY ]
Kaye is a girl baby name. Ranked #9,726 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kaye first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 6,917 babies have been named Kaye in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kaye is past its peak , currently ranked #9,726 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,726
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Kaye is also used as a boy name, ranked #38635.
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About the Name Kaye
Kaye is a girl name .
Is Kaye a boy or girl name? Kaye is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,726 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #38,635. Kaye is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kaye is currently ranked #9,726 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kaye include Kaylee, Kaylani, Kayla, Kayleigh, Kaya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis