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Kay

male

Meaning

"Rejoice"

Short form used for multiple names and genders, with mixed proposed origins including Celtic and English nickname traditions.

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Popularity History of Kay

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#6303Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#6303

Kay was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+410

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kay

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Celtic
Syllables1
Length3 letters

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