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Marykay

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Pronounced MAIR-ee-kay /ˈmɛːr.i.keɪ/Medium

Meaning: A run-together double name of Mary ('beloved' or 'of the sea,' by tradition) and Kay (a short form of Katherine, 'pure,' also a standalone name). A classic American pairing written as one word.Low

In 30 seconds: A classic double name: Marykay joins Mary and Kay (said 'MAIR-ee-kay'). Vintage, tidy, and sweet.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA run-together double name of Mary ('beloved' or 'of the sea,' by tradition) and Kay (a short form of Katherine, 'pure,' also a standalone name). A classic American pairing written as one word.
U.S. rank (2024)#12935 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 937

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196119402024

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

Marykay is a run-together combination of Mary and Kay (from Katherine, 'pure'), a classic mid-century American pairing. Written as one word, it reads vintage-sweet and neat (said 'MAIR-ee-kay').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S., part of the Mary- double-name tradition. Rare, vintage, and sweet.

Did you know? Marykay pairs Mary with Kay — a short form of Katherine, 'pure.' A tidy American double name written as one word, familiar too from a well-known cosmetics brand (said 'MAIR-ee-kay').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Marykay — Combination of Mary + Kay

Variations

Mary KayMarikayMarykaye

Nicknames

MaryKay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marykay mean?

Marykay combines Mary and Kay (a short form of Katherine, 'pure'), written as one word.

How do you pronounce Marykay?

It's said MAIR-ee-kay /ˈmɛːr.i.keɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marykay a boy or girl name?

Marykay is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Marykay?

Marykay is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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