Kaye
Kaye: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkeɪ/
Meaning and origin of Kaye
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name, variant of Kay.
How popular is Kaye?
Since 1880, 13,204 girls and 503 boys in the U.S. have been named Kaye (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #322 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #805 in 1932. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kaye
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
More Surname girl names
Sibling name ideas for Kaye
Sister and brother names that share Kaye's Surname roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Kaye FAQ
What does the name Kaye mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name, variant of Kay.
What is the origin of the name Kaye?
Kaye is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Kaye?
Since 1880, 13,204 girls and 503 boys in the U.S. have been named Kaye (96% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #322 in 1943. Its highest rank for boys was #805 in 1932. In 2025, 18 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kaye a boy or girl name?
Kaye is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 13,204 girls and 503 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.