Kay Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kay Name at a Glance

Name	Kay
Meaning	Diminutive of Catherine: Pure, clear. Feminine form of Gaius: To rejoice. Famous bearer: Roman dictator Gaius Julius Caesar.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Kay Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kay means “Diminutive of Catherine: Pure, clear. Feminine form of Gaius: To rejoice. Famous bearer: Roman dictator Gaius Julius Caesar”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Kay Name Origin

Our database records Kay under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Kay a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Kay is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Kay

When considering Kay for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.