Kye: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ke-e-e-h
Origin: United Kingdom
gender-male

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Wales
Meaning: Peaceful

The name Kye has multiple origins and meanings, making it a versatile and internationally appealing name. It is derived from Welsh, Scandinavian, Greek, and Gaelic origins, and its various meanings include "keeper of the keys," "earth," "narrow," and "straight". Additionally, Kye is an English name meaning "peaceful," and in Dutch, it means "archer". The name is also associated with the Hawaiian word for "ocean" or "sea" and has a Celtic meaning of "narrow" or "slender". In Chinese, Scandinavian, and Greek, Kye is a variant of the name Kai, which means "triumph" or "victory". In Irish, Kye is associated with "a place near a wood" or "a church".

Kye Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Kye is currently #491 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Kye is currently #491 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Kye is currently #485 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Kye is currently #485 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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