Kaye

Kaye 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 11 girls in the United States.

Kaye at a glance

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

About the name Kaye

Kaye 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, Kaye first appears in Social Security records in 1901. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #322 in 1943, and in 2024 11 babies received the name — 13,185 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kaye in US records

First recorded (US)
1901
Best US rank
#322 in 1943
Peak year
1947
Babies named Kaye in 2024
11
Total since 1880
13,185

Kaye in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1970 in 1999
Babies named Kaye in 2011
3
Total since 1996
84

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kaye mean?

The meaning of Kaye 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 Kaye a boy or girl name?

Kaye is a girl name. In 2024, 11 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kaye?

Kaye comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kaye?

Kaye first appears in US records in 1901. Its best-ever ranking was #322 in 1943, and 11 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].