Ky
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ky first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 154 babies have been named Ky in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ky is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,606 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,606
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Also a Boy Name
Ky is also used as a boy name, ranked #4301.
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"creative La- prefix combination"
#62,470 in US
Hebrew origin
"who is like God"
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Latin/American blend origin
"queen; reborn"
#62,648 in US
Latin origin
"crest, summit, peak"
#62,431 in US
Polynesian origin
"bitter"
#62,602 in US
Old French origin
"singer, chanter, cantor"
#62,693 in US
South Slavic origin
"snow, snow-white"
#62,503 in US
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About the Name Ky
Ky is a girl name .
Is Ky a boy or girl name? Ky is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,606 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,301. Ky is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ky is currently ranked #62,606 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ky include Kylie, Kyla, Kyra, Kylee, Kyomi . 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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