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Kike

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEE-keh /ˈki.keɪ/Medium

Meaning: Kike is, in Spanish, a very common affectionate nickname for Enrique (the Spanish Henry, 'home ruler'), pronounced KEE-keh. We note plainly and respectfully its Spanish pronunciation and origin. Families outside Spanish-speaking contexts should be aware that the same letter-string is, in English, an ethnic slur - stated here factually so families can choose with open eyes.Low

In 30 seconds: A Spanish nickname for Enrique (Henry): Kike is said KEE-keh (not the English word). Warm and familiar in Spanish.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningKike is, in Spanish, a very common affectionate nickname for Enrique (the Spanish Henry, 'home ruler'), pronounced KEE-keh. We note plainly and respectfully its Spanish pronunciation and origin. Families outside Spanish-speaking contexts should be aware that the same letter-string is, in English, an ethnic slur - stated here factually so families can choose with open eyes.
U.S. rank (2020)#13183
2020 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Kike is, in Spanish, a widespread affectionate nickname for Enrique (Henry, 'home ruler'), pronounced KEE-keh. We note factually that the same letter-string is an English-language ethnic slur, so families outside Spanish-speaking settings should be aware - rare as a formal name in the U.S. (said 'KEE-keh').

As a formal given name it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, Spanish, and familiar as a nickname.

Did you know? Kike is a common Spanish pet name for Enrique (Henry, 'home ruler'), said KEE-keh; we note plainly that in English the same spelling is an ethnic slur, so families outside Spanish contexts should be aware (said 'KEE-keh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Kike — Spanish nickname for Enrique; note English-language slur caveat

Variations

QuiqueEnriqueKiki

Nicknames

KiKiki

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kike mean?

Kike is, in Spanish, a common affectionate nickname for Enrique (Henry, 'home ruler'), said KEE-keh. Note that in English the same spelling is an ethnic slur.

How do you pronounce Kike?

It's said KEE-keh /ˈki.keɪ/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kike a boy or girl name?

Kike is used here as a boy's name, as a Spanish nickname for Enrique.

How popular is Kike?

Kike is rare as a formal given name in the U.S., though familiar as a Spanish nickname.

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