Kay
Meaning: Rock; wise child; home; restful place
Origin: Multiple origins — Turkish (rock), Japanese (yew tree, restful place), Native American Hopi (wise child, elder sister), and Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #224
Total births: 1,652
History: Kay peaked in the 1960s in Australia. The name's single syllable is ultimate Australian efficiency. Kay represents the generation of women who proved that short names carry as much weight as elaborate ones.
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| Current rank (1963) | #92 |
| Babies named Kay in 1963 | 84 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,652 |
| Peak year | 1952 (247 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #39 |
| Years in records | 1952–1963 (12 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 25 spots |
Frequently asked about Kay
What does the name Kay mean?
Kay means “Rock; wise child; home; restful place” from Multiple origins — Turkish (rock), Japanese (yew tree, restful place), Native American Hopi (wise child, elder sister), and Scandinavian roots.
What is the origin of the name Kay?
Kay has Multiple origins — Turkish (rock), Japanese (yew tree, restful place), Native American Hopi (wise child, elder sister), and Scandinavian origin. The traditional meaning is “Rock; wise child; home; restful place”.
How popular is Kay in Australia?
Kay ranked #92 in Australia in 1963 — given to 84 babies that year.
When was Kay most popular?
Kay peaked in 1952 with 247 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Kay a boy or girl name?
Kay is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Kays in registered births are female.
Is the name Kay rising or falling in popularity?
Kay has fallen 25 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #67 in 1958 to #92 in 1963.
How long has Kay been recorded in Australia?
Kay appears in birth records in Australia across 12 years — from 1952 through 1963.