Kaye
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Sea, fire, narrow
Origin: Hawaiian/Scottish/Welsh
Popularity: Ranked #6442 in 2025 with 18 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kye. Shares the meaning 'Sea, fire, narrow.'
Similar names: kanye, kayce, kayde, kayeli, kayella, kayen, kayle, kaylea
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Kaye? About 1 in 184,917 babies born in 2025 were named Kaye, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kaye
What does the name Kaye mean?
Kaye means “Sea, fire, narrow” from Hawaiian/Scottish/Welsh roots.
What is the origin of the name Kaye?
Kaye has Hawaiian/Scottish/Welsh origin. The traditional meaning is “Sea, fire, narrow”.
How popular is Kaye?
Kaye ranked #6325 in 2025 — given to 18 babies that year.
When was Kaye most popular?
Kaye peaked in 1947 with 538 babies registered that year.
Is Kaye a boy or girl name?
Kaye is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Kayes in registered births are female.
Is the name Kaye rising or falling in popularity?
Kaye has risen 3243 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9568 in 2020 to #6325 in 2025.
How long has Kaye been recorded?
Kaye appears in birth records across 119 years — from 1901 through 2025.