Kady

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAY-dee /ˈkeɪ.di/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Katie/Cady — a pet of Katherine, from Greek, long linked to katharos, 'pure'; also read as a pet of Cadence; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pure: Kady spells Katie — 'pure'. Sweet, friendly, and warm (said 'KAY-dee').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Katie/Cady — a pet of Katherine, from Greek, long linked to katharos, 'pure'; also read as a pet of Cadence; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6754 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,873

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

Kady is a spelling of Katie/Cady — a pet of Katherine, from Greek, long linked to katharos, 'pure' (also read as a pet of Cadence; routes layered, which we note). A sweet, friendly name (said 'KAY-dee'; nickname Kay).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, pure at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Katie pets Katherine, long linked to the Greek katharos, 'pure' — Kady is a spelling, sweet and friendly (also read as a pet of Cadence; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAY-dee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Katie — routes layered

Variations

KatieCadyKadie

Nicknames

Kay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kady mean?

Kady spells Katie/Cady — Greek 'pure' (a pet of Katherine); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kady?

It's said KAY-dee /ˈkeɪ.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kady a boy or girl name?

Kady is a girl's name.

How popular is Kady?

Kady is a rare name in the U.S.