US Popularity:765
Origin:American
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Vigilant, watchful
Those on the watch for new and trendy updates to classic names will delight in this Irish-slash-American name! Kayce is a gender-neutral name that ticks both the modern twist and last name-as-first name boxes! Kayce is basically Casey, with a contemporary K and an eye-catching spelling. It stems from the Irish last name Ó Cathasaigh, which itself comes from Cathassach, meaning "vigilant” and “watchful." If you’re in the market for cool K names, Kaci, Kace, or Kasey may also tickle your fancy.

Common Nicknames for Kayce

What’s not to like about the name Kayce? We love that it has super-sweet nicknames—and you can find them all below! Whether you’re searching for something soft or playful—or just plain adorable!—you’re going to love the nickname ideas we’ve rounded up for your little one. Take a look at our list of some of the common and cute alternatives for Kayce

How Popular Is The Name Kayce?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kayce is currently #2507 on The Bump
Boy:Kayce is currently #1410 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kayce is currently #1716 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kayce is currently #765 in U.S. births
Boy:Kayce is currently #419 in U.S. births
Girl:Kayce is currently #2138 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
Gender:
Girl
#2138
in 2024
+ 656
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
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