Kye
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Sea, fire, narrow
Origin: Hawaiian/Scottish/Welsh
Popularity: Ranked #1369 in 2025 with 136 babies born.
History: Kye is a short form of various names including Kyle and Kai. In Scottish dialect it can refer to cattle. It has grown as an independent given name in English-speaking countries, particularly in Australia and the United States, appealing to parents who favor short, punchy names.
Name length: 3 letters
How common is Kye? About 1 in 23,440 babies born in 2025 were named Kye, or roughly 0.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kye
What does the name Kye mean?
Kye means “Sea, fire, narrow” from Hawaiian/Scottish/Welsh roots.
What is the origin of the name Kye?
Kye has Hawaiian/Scottish/Welsh origin. The traditional meaning is “Sea, fire, narrow”.
How popular is Kye?
Kye ranked #1366 in 2025 — given to 136 babies that year.
When was Kye most popular?
Kye peaked in 2016 with 356 babies registered that year.
Is Kye a boy or girl name?
Kye is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kyes in registered births are male.
Is the name Kye rising or falling in popularity?
Kye has risen 6281 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7647 in 2020 to #1366 in 2025.
How long has Kye been recorded?
Kye appears in birth records across 67 years — from 1956 through 2025.