Kye
k-ye
US Popularity:1900
Origin:Modern
Meaning:Rejoice, be pleased, enjoy; Triumph, victory
With an international name stemming from Swedish, Latin, Greek, Chinese, and British origins, baby Kye is sure to be born ready for an adventure. Owing to its various origins, this masculine name has a range of potential meanings. You’ll be pleased to know it’s thought to derive from the Latin Gāius, meaning to “rejoice,” “enjoy,” or “be pleased.” Others say it may be a Frisian diminutive of Cornelius, Gerard, or Nicholas, with warrior-like connotations. Kye may also be a variation of the Chinese moniker Kai, which signifies “triumph” or “victory,” amongst others, depending on the characters used. The name is first documented in an 1844 Hans Christian Andersen tale where a young boy named Kai is captured by the Snow Queen. While Kai is the more common spelling, this direct and phonetic variation certainly has a joyful ring to it. This simple name has earthy undertones, perfect to keep baby Kye grounded and at one with the world as they grow.
Kye Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kye is currently #1224 on The Bump
Boy:Kye is currently #675 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kye is currently #1900 in U.S. births
Boy:Kye is currently #938 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#938
in 2023
- 68
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Kye (1)(2), December 2022
Behind the Name, Kai (1), December 2022
Name Doctor, Kai (3)
Behind the Name, Kai (4), April 2021
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