US Popularity:5874
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Pure
The gender-neutral Greek name Kay means “pure.” This name is most often used as a short form of the Greek name Katherine which shares the same meaning. Although Kay has been a popular surname, It can also be used as a lovely given name. Other variations of this name that you might see are Kaye, Kai, and even Kayla.
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How Popular Is The Name Kay?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kay is currently #1567 on The Bump
Boy:Kay is currently #870 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kay is currently #1110 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kay is currently #5874 in U.S. births
Boy:Kay is currently #7951 in U.S. births
Girl:Kay is currently #3946 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
Gender:
Girl
#3946
in 2025
- 34
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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