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Kaysi

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAY-see /ˈkeɪ.si/Medium

Meaning: A modern respelling of Casey/Kasey, from the Irish O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful.' Bright and breezy.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright short name: Kaysi respells Casey, 'vigilant; watchful' (said 'KAY-see'). Cheerful and modern.
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Origin LowIrish, English
MeaningA modern respelling of Casey/Kasey, from the Irish O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful.' Bright and breezy.
U.S. rank (2025)#8103 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 607

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819712025

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

Kaysi respells Casey/Kasey, from the Irish O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful.' It reads bright and modern, a fresh take on a familiar name — rare in the U.S. (said 'KAY-see').

It appears only rarely, next to the more common Casey and Kasey. Rare, bright, and breezy.

Did you know? Kaysi is a modern respelling of Casey/Kasey, from the Irish for 'vigilant; watchful' — a bright, breezy short name that reads clean and current (said 'KAY-see').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Kaysi — Casey/Kasey respelling; Irish 'vigilant; watchful'

Variations

CaseyKaseyKaycee

Nicknames

KayKaysie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaysi mean?

Kaysi respells Casey/Kasey, from the Irish for 'vigilant; watchful.'

How do you pronounce Kaysi?

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

Is Kaysi a boy or girl name?

Kaysi is used here as a girl's name; Casey is unisex.

How popular is Kaysi?

Kaysi is a rare name in the U.S.

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