Kayce
ka(y)-ce
US Popularity:864
Origin:American
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Vigilant, watchful
Those on the watch for new and trendy updates to classic names will delight in this Irish-slash-American name! Kayce is a gender-neutral name that ticks both the modern twist and last name-as-first name boxes! Kayce is basically Casey, with a contemporary K and an eye-catching spelling. It stems from the Irish last name Ó Cathasaigh, which itself comes from Cathassach, meaning "vigilant” and “watchful." If you’re in the market for cool K names, Kaci, Kace, or Kasey may also tickle your fancy.
Common Nicknames for Kayce
Nothing is really quite as cute as baby—but the perfect nickname comes close. From the catchy to the cool, the options for Kayce are so sweet you just can’t help but say, “awww!” And we’ve rounded them up for you and your adorable baby below.
How Popular Is The Name Kayce?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Kayce is currently #2507 on The Bump
Boy:Kayce is currently #1410 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kayce is currently #1716 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Kayce is currently #864 in U.S. births
Boy:Kayce is currently #459 in U.S. births
Girl:Kayce is currently #2794 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#2794
in 2023
+ 301
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 184
Behind the Name, Kayce, June 2023
Behind the Name, Casey, January 2022
Behind the Name, Cathassach, January 2022
Name Doctor, Casey
LibraryIreland, Ó Cathasaigh
Ancestry, Casey Family History
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