Keidy

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAY-dee /ˈkeɪ.di/High

Meaning: Likely a variant spelling of Kady or Kadie, pet forms of Katherine from the Greek Aikaterina meaning pureMedium

In 30 seconds: Keidy is a fresh, modern spelling of the sound shared by Kady and Katie, giving this name a distinctive look while keeping the cheerful, familiar two-syllable feel rooted in the classic name Katherine.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek

MeaningLikely a variant spelling of Kady or Kadie, pet forms of Katherine from the Greek Aikaterina meaning pure

U.S. rank (2025)#5039 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births26 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 882

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

Keidy appears to be a modern phonetic variant of Kady or Kadi, themselves informal pet forms of Katherine. Katherine derives from the Greek Aikaterina, whose precise origin is uncertain but is traditionally interpreted as meaning pure.

Variant spellings like Keidy reflect naming trends in Hispanic and multicultural American communities, where familiar English sounds are often reimagined with distinctive spellings that create a unique identity while retaining phonetic accessibility.

Did you know? Katherine and its many variants — Kate, Katie, Kady, Kay, Keidy — form one of the most spelling-diverse name families in the English-speaking world, with over 50 documented variant spellings recorded in U.S. birth records.

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Katherine — Greek etymology and pet form traditionU.S. Social Security Administration — variant spelling occurrence data

Variations

KadyKadieKatieKay

Nicknames

Kei

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keidy mean?

Keidy is a variant of Kady, a pet form of Katherine, which means pure from the Greek Aikaterina.

How do you pronounce Keidy?

It is said KAY-dee, two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Keidy a boy or girl name?

Keidy is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Keidy?

Keidy is a rare spelling variant found primarily in Hispanic-American communities in the United States.