Unclear; often a diminutive of Cheyenne meaning red speakers
Chey is most commonly used as a short form of the Native American name Cheyenne, which refers to the Algonquian-speaking people of the Great Plains. In this context, it is derived from the Dakota word 'shaiyena'. It is occasionally used as a standalone name or a nickname for names like Cheryl or Cheyenne.
Less common today
Chey isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,993 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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