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Kay Meaning and Origin

Kay is English, Greek given name meaning The name Kay is of Scottish and Irish origin. It is a diminutive of the name Katherine, which means "pure" or "clear.".

Kay is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Kay is currently #3425 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Kay are Kay Stammers, Kay Stammers Bullitt, Kay Tuckey.

Kay is a 3 letters name with 1 syllables.

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Kay name meaning

The name Kay is of Scottish and Irish origin. It is a diminutive of the name Katherine, which means "pure" or "clear."

Kay name origin

English Greek

Name facts

3 letter name and 1 syllables

Popularity

Kay is ranked #3425 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 18% of babies named Kay were boys
In 2022, 82% of babies named Kay were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Kay in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Kay in Canada

Celebrities named Kay

Kay Stammers (Tennis)

Kay Stammers Bullitt (Tennis)

Kay Tuckey (Tennis)

Kay Stephenson (Sport)

Kay (Mythology)

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Kay - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Kay?

The meaning of the name Kay is The name Kay is of Scottish and Irish origin. It is a diminutive of the name Katherine, which means "pure" or "clear.".

What is the origin of the name Kay?

The origin of the name Kay is English Greek .

Is Kay a girl or boy name?

The name Kay is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 17.86% of babies called Kay were boys, 82.14% of babies called Kay were girls.

What is the popularity of the name Kay?

According to statistics, Kay is ranked 3425th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.

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