Meaning
victory, triumph
Origin
Kay is a name of Old Germanic origin, rooted in norse tradition.
It appears in our records across 13 countries (CA, DE, FJ, GB, GH, HK, IE, JM, MY, NG, NL, US, ZA).
Style
- traditional
- strong
- feminine
- international
- nature
- modern
Famous people named Kay
- King Kayus of the Lombards
- Queen Elizabeth II
- Cathal Cúchulainn (Irish mythological hero)
- Kay Thompson (actress)
- Kay Francis (actress)
- King Edward III of England (as a nickname for his son Edward, the Black Prince)
Variations
Kai, Kei, Kayley, Kaya, Keira, Kiera, Kaye, Caia, Cayley, Kani, Caile, Kayleigh
Popularity
Kay appears in 13 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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