Girl Name · Latin Origin
Kaye
Kaye is a girl baby name of Latin origin, meaning "Rejoice". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Kaye often also consider Kye.
Kaye meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Rejoice
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Kaye to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Kaye as K·A·Y·E, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Kaye is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Kaye variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Kayea, Kayee, Kayey.
- Nicknames: Kaye works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Kaye with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Kaye middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Kye, Kaia, Kaya, Kay, Kai — full picks on the sibling names for Kaye guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Kaye? Browse our names like Kaye guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Kaye
What does the name Kaye mean?
Kaye means "Rejoice" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Kaye?
Kaye originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Kaye?
Kaye has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Kaye a boy's or girl's name?
Kaye is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Kaye in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Kaye sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Kaye?
Names that share Kaye's sound and style include Kye, Kaia, Kaya, Kay, Kai.
What middle names pair well with Kaye?
Good middle-name fits for Kaye pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Kaye is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Kaye is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Kaye?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kaye share its rhythm without rhyming — Kye, Kaia, Kaya all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.