Kaye

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAY /ˈkeɪ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kay — variously a short form of Katherine ('pure', Greek) and an English word for 'a keeper of keys'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A keeper of keys; pure: Kaye spells Kay. Crisp, vintage, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek, English

MeaningA spelling of Kay — variously a short form of Katherine ('pure', Greek) and an English word for 'a keeper of keys'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6442 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1947

Total births (all-time)≈ 13,203

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

Kaye is a spelling of Kay — variously a short form of Katherine ('pure', Greek) and an English word for 'a keeper of keys' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage name (said 'KAY').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Kay. Rare in this form, pure at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kay is variously a short form of Katherine ('pure') and 'a keeper of keys' — Kaye is a spelling, crisp and vintage (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAY').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Kay — nickname; routes layered

Variations

KayKaiKae

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaye mean?

Kaye spells Kay — variously a short form of Katherine ('pure') and 'a keeper of keys'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kaye?

It's said KAY /ke/ — one syllable.

Is Kaye a boy or girl name?

Kaye is a girl's name.

How popular is Kaye?

Kaye is a very rare name in the U.S. today.