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Kaity

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How to Pronounce Kaity

Pronounced KAY-tee /ˈkeɪ.ti/High

Meaning: Kaity is a respelling of Katie, the pet form of Katherine/Kate, from Greek 'katharos', 'pure'. The 'ai' spelling is a modern brightening.Medium

In 30 seconds: Kaity is a 'ai'-styled respelling of Katie - a pet form of Katherine, 'pure' (said 'KAY-tee'). It reads as a fresh twist on a classic nickname.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningKaity is a respelling of Katie, the pet form of Katherine/Kate, from Greek 'katharos', 'pure'. The 'ai' spelling is a modern brightening.
U.S. rank (2023)#16300 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1983
Total births (all-time)≈ 463

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198319792023

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

Kaity respells Katie, the enduring pet form of Katherine/Kate, from Greek katharos, 'pure'. The 'ai' vowel is a purely modern styling of the familiar sound.

It stayed genuinely rare in this spelling, only a few dozen girls a year around its high near 1983, and reads as an of-its-era variant rather than a traditional form. Its cheerful sound has given it a small following.

Did you know? Katie has served as a beloved short form of Katherine for generations, and spellings like Kaity and Katy gave it a modern, informal sparkle.
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Katie/Katherine — Greek 'katharos' 'pure'; Katie respelling

Variations

KatieKatyKaitieKaytieKatey

Nicknames

KaitKay

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Katie— the standard nickname Kaity respells
Katy— a fellow short spelling of the same name
Kaylee— a same-era bright girls' name of similar sound
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaity mean?

Kaity is a respelling of Katie, a pet form of Katherine, from Greek for 'pure'.

How do you pronounce Kaity?

It's said KAY-tee /ˈkeɪ.ti/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaity a boy or girl name?

Kaity is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kaity?

Kaity has always been rare, a modern respelling of the classic Katie.

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