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The baby name Ky is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kaɪ/ ("Kye", rhymes with 'tie'),/ki/ (Vietnamese 'Kỳ', like 'kee').

Ky is Celtic, English, Scottish, Vietnamese, Welsh in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Celtic, English, Scottish, Vietnamese, Welsh
Pronunciation: /kaɪ/ ("Kye", rhymes with 'tie'),/ki/ (Vietnamese 'Kỳ', like 'kee')

What is the meaning of the name Ky ?

The baby name Ky is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /kaɪ/ ("Kye", rhymes with 'tie'),/ki/ (Vietnamese 'Kỳ', like 'kee').

Ky is Celtic, English, Scottish, Vietnamese, Welsh in Origin.

Ky is a brief, modern-sounding name with multiple roots. In English it functions as a clipped form of Ky- names - Kyle (from Scottish Gaelic caol, “narrow, strait”), Kylie/Kyla, Kyran, Kyrie, and modern creations like Kyler or Kylan - then became an independent given name pronounced like “Kai.” In Vietnamese communities, Ky commonly represents the anglicized Kỳ or Kỷ; meanings differ by the chosen Sino-Vietnamese character, including “special; rare,” “flag,” or “period; season.”

Use is documented in the United States, Australia, and elsewhere since the late 20th century, with unisex appeal and a minimalist, contemporary feel. Noted bearers include NBA guard Ky Bowman and singer Ky Baldwin. Related forms and variants include Kye, Kai (a phonetic cousin), and longer names such as Kyle, Kylie, Kyla, Kyrie, Kyran, Kyler, Kylan, and Kyson. Meanings trace back accordingly to Kyle’s “narrow strait” or to Vietnamese Kỳ/Kỷ.

Ky has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ky

Ky-Mani Marley Actor · Born 1976 · Jamaica Ky-Mani Marley is a Jamaican actor and musician, best known as the son of reggae legend Bob Marley. He has appeared in films like 'Shottas' and has released music albums such as 'Radio' and 'Many More Roads'.

Ky – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
KH Boys 0 #9 1 270
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
BF Boys 0 #26 1 439
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
BN Boys 0 #135 5 6,332
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
MO Boys 0 #203 21 5,842
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
HK Boys 0 #222 531 12,905
TW Boys 0 #222 20 7,111
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
MO Girls 0 #240 12 7,056
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
SG 0 #247 23 11,010
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
MY 0 #275 56 12,352
HK 0 #277 72 8,483
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
Canada Boys 2005 #290 5 2,156
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
AL Boys 0 #298 6 5,122
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
CN Boys 0 #306 14 9,639
HK Girls 0 #314 368 16,104
France Boys 1983 #326 3 1,563
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
GH Boys 0 #358 4 8,138
MU Boys 0 #365 5 8,477
PH Boys 0 #373 11 11,440
PH Girls 0 #374 17 13,098
YE 0 #395 4 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
SD Boys 0 #463 4 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
RU Boys 0 #496 10 12,621
CR Boys 0 #504 7 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #515 4 9,861
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
SG Girls 0 #534 53 18,916
GT Girls 0 #535 7 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
MY Boys 0 #553 665 25,439
LY 0 #556 4 12,703
KW Girls 0 #558 4 19,177
SG Boys 0 #559 139 17,960
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
CR Girls 0 #570 4 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
AR Girls 0 #629 2 8,289
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
Finland Boys 2026 #677 6 3,552
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #691 7 13,071
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
MY Girls 0 #701 302 24,821
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #800 7 18,755
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
Germany Girls 0 #829 10 4,949
TN 0 #858 8 13,765
EG Boys 0 #867 20 15,035
United States Boys 2024 #868 25 7,044
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
United States Girls 2023 #910 5 8,600
OM Boys 0 #912 7 17,948
SA Girls 0 #924 12 25,931
NG Boys 0 #934 18 16,906
NL Boys 0 #934 18 5,873
NL Girls 0 #941 15 5,933
EG Girls 0 #944 16 14,742
CO Boys 0 #976 6 15,656
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,003 8 14,861
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,066 13 16,140
MA 0 #1,071 58 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,082 11 22,615
DZ 0 #1,124 53 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,158 21 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,174 10 17,781
TR 0 #1,196 16 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,228 9 25,928
IT Girls 0 #1,434 13 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,583 32 28,008

Ky is popular in 76 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
AE
AL
AO

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People also ask about Ky

Ky is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Ky is a one syllable name, pronounced /kaɪ/ ("Kye", rhymes with 'tie'),/ki/ (Vietnamese 'Kỳ', like 'kee').
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kye, Kai, Kei and Kay.
Yes — Ky ranked #290 in Canada in 2005, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Ky ranks highest in Canada (#290 in 2005).
Yes — 1 notable people named Ky are in our database, including Ky-Mani Marley (Actor).