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Katey

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Pronounced KAY-tee /ˈkeɪ.ti/High

Meaning: Katey is a pet form and spelling variant of Katie, itself a diminutive of Katherine, from the Greek for 'pure.' It reads as a bright, friendly short name.Low

In 30 seconds: A sunny short name: Katey is a form of Katie, from Katherine, 'pure' (said 'KAY-tee'). Warm, friendly, and rare.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek
MeaningKatey is a pet form and spelling variant of Katie, itself a diminutive of Katherine, from the Greek for 'pure.' It reads as a bright, friendly short name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12740 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1992
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,359

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199219492024

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

Katey is a pet form and spelling of Katie, a diminutive of Katherine, from the Greek for 'pure.' It reads as a warm, casual short name, rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'KAY-tee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare, sunny, and friendly.

Did you know? Katey swaps the usual -ie of Katie for a bright -ey — a pet form of Katherine meaning 'pure,' cheerful and familiar (said 'KAY-tee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Katey — pet form of Katie/Katherine, 'pure'

Variations

KatieKatyKatee

Nicknames

KatKate

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If you like Katey…

Katie— the base pet name Katey respells
Katy— a like short spelling variant
Hayley— a like bright -ey short name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Katey mean?

Katey is a pet form of Katie and Katherine, meaning 'pure.'

How do you pronounce Katey?

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

Is Katey a boy or girl name?

Katey is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Katey?

Katey is a rare name for girls in the U.S. in this spelling.

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