Kade

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How to Pronounce Kade

Pronounced KAYD /ˈkeɪd/High

Meaning: A spelling of Cade — from an English surname, variously 'round; lumpy', 'a cask/barrel', and 'gentle' (a pet-reared animal); more often a boys' name; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Round; a small cask: Kade spells Cade. Crisp, modern, and warm. More often a boys' name (here for girls; said 'KAYD').

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA spelling of Cade — from an English surname, variously 'round; lumpy', 'a cask/barrel', and 'gentle' (a pet-reared animal); more often a boys' name; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7381 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 269

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kade is a spelling of Cade — from an English surname, variously 'round; lumpy', 'a cask/barrel', and 'gentle' (a pet-reared animal; routes layered, which we note). More often a boys' name; here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'KAYD').

In the U.S. it is more often a boys' name. Rare for girls, round-and-a-cask at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Cade is an English surname, variously 'round; lumpy', 'a cask/barrel', and 'gentle' — Kade is a spelling, crisp and modern, more often a boys' name (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAYD').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Cade — mostly boys'; here girls'

Variations

CadeKaideKayde

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kade mean?

Kade spells Cade — an English surname, variously 'round', 'a cask', and 'gentle'; more often a boys' name, here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Kade?

It's said KAYD /ˈkeɪd/ — one syllable.

Is Kade a boy or girl name?

Kade is more often a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Kade?

Kade is rare as a girl's name in the U.S.