Kay

Kay is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 38 girls in the United States.

Kay at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kay

Kay belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kay first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #70 in 1941, and in 2024 38 babies received the name — 98,583 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kay in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#70 in 1941
Peak year
1942
Babies named Kay in 2024
38
Total since 1880
98,583

Kay in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#448 in 1996
Babies named Kay in 2025
3
Total since 1996
446

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kay mean?

The meaning of Kay is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kay a boy or girl name?

Kay is a girl name. In 2024, 38 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kay?

Kay comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kay?

Kay first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #70 in 1941, and 38 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].