Kaye
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Kaye
The name 'Kaye' is a variant of 'Kay', often derived from the Greek name 'Kai' meaning "rejoice," or from the Welsh 'Cai' meaning "keeper of the keys" or "rejoice." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often as a feminine given name or nickname, with no specific religious association, though it gained modest popularity in the 20th century as a standalone name.
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Etymology
The name 'Kaye' is a variant of 'Kay', often derived from the Greek name 'Kai' meaning "rejoice," or from the Welsh 'Cai' meaning "keeper of the keys" or "rejoice." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, often as a feminine given name or nickname, with no specific religious association, though it gained modest popularity in the 20th century as a standalone name.
Kaye currently ranks #6,442 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1947.
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