Marykay
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Marykay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 844 babies have been named Marykay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marykay is past its peak , currently ranked #23,528 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,528
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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French origin
"little Frenchwoman"
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Hebrew origin
"God is my light"
#23,449 in US
Old High German origin
"free man"
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French origin
"beloved, darling"
#23,456 in US
Greek theological origin
"vision of God"
#23,616 in US
Irish origin
"gift from God"
#23,555 in US
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About the Name Marykay
Marykay is a girl name .
Marykay is currently ranked #23,528 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Marykay include Mar, Mary, Kay, Kayie, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Marykay include Mary, Maryam, Maryjane, Maryann, Maryn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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