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Kacey

Quick answerKacey is a modern English name derived from the Irish surname Casey, which comes from the Gaelic "Ó Cathasaigh," meaning "descendant of Cathasach" (a name possibly related to "cath," meaning battle).

English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,118
TrendStable
Peak year1991
Syllables2
OriginEnglish (Modern)
LanguageEnglish (Modern)
CultureEnglish (Modern)
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 3
Global rank#336

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kacey

Kacey is a modern English name derived from the Irish surname Casey, which comes from the Gaelic "Ó Cathasaigh," meaning "descendant of Cathasach" (a name possibly related to "cath," meaning battle).

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Etymology

Kacey is a modern English name derived from the Irish surname Casey, which comes from the Gaelic "Ó Cathasaigh," meaning "descendant of Cathasach" (a name possibly related to "cath," meaning battle). The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly the United States, where it emerged as a given name in the 20th century with no significant religious affiliation or historical figures of ancient prominence.

Kacey currently ranks #1,118 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.

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