Key
Pronunciation: [ k-EE ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Key first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 10 babies have been named Key in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Key is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,212 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,212
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"eternal ruler"
#62,319 in US
Old German origin
"gifted ruler of the people"
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Germanic (via Raymond) origin
"wise protector"
#62,252 in US
Yiddish origin
"Beautiful, lovely"
#62,275 in US
Japanese origin
"waterfall; flowing water"
#62,403 in US
Persian origin
"noble, swift"
#62,091 in US
Germanic origin
"ruler of the people"
#62,044 in US
Sanskrit origin
"relating to Indra, king of gods"
#62,198 in US
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About the Name Key
Key is a girl name .
Is Key a boy or girl name? Key is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,212 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #16,547. Key is more commonly used as a boy name.
Key is currently ranked #62,212 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Key include Keyla, Keylani, Keyli, Keylin, Keysha . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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