Ky
Ky: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ky
- A short form of the female given names Kylie, Kylee, or Kyleigh, used as a nickname and/or as a form that is not overtly feminine.
Etymology
Clipping of Kylie, Kylee, or Kyleigh.
How popular is Ky?
Since 1880, 154 girls and 1,505 boys in the U.S. have been named Ky (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7908 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #1775 in 1987. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Ky
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Ky
Names that peaked around the same time as Ky and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Ky FAQ
What does the name Ky mean?
A short form of the female given names Kylie, Kylee, or Kyleigh, used as a nickname and/or as a form that is not overtly feminine. Clipping of Kylie, Kylee, or Kyleigh.
How popular is the name Ky?
Since 1880, 154 girls and 1,505 boys in the U.S. have been named Ky (9% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7908 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #1775 in 1987. In 2025, 31 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ky a boy or girl name?
Ky is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 154 girls and 1,505 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.