Kye

Kye is a boy'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 171 boys in the United States.

Kye at a glance

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

About the name Kye

Kye 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, Kye first appears in Social Security records in 1956. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #693 in 2016, and in 2024 171 babies received the name — 5,421 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kye in US records

First recorded (US)
1956
Best US rank
#693 in 2016
Peak year
2016
Babies named Kye in 2024
171
Total since 1880
5,421

Kye in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#176 in 2004
Babies named Kye in 2025
16
Total since 1996
4,028

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kye mean?

The meaning of Kye 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 Kye a boy or girl name?

Kye is a boy name. In 2024, 171 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kye?

Kye comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kye?

Kye first appears in US records in 1956. Its best-ever ranking was #693 in 2016, and 171 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].