Kye
Kye: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kye
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
Possibly a modern phonetic rendering of Kai, or a short form of Kyle and Kyler.
How popular is Kye?
Since 1880, 347 girls and 5,557 boys in the U.S. have been named Kye (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5756 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #693 in 2016. In 2025, 142 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Kye FAQ
What does the name Kye mean?
A male given name from the Germanic languages. Possibly a modern phonetic rendering of Kai, or a short form of Kyle and Kyler.
What is the origin of the name Kye?
Kye is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Kye?
Since 1880, 347 girls and 5,557 boys in the U.S. have been named Kye (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5756 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #693 in 2016. In 2025, 142 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kye a boy or girl name?
Kye is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 347 girls and 5,557 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.