Pure
Kaye is a variant of Kay, which is primarily derived from the Greek name Katherine. It has long been used as a standalone name or a middle name, signifying moral clarity and purity. In Arthurian legend, Sir Kay was a Knight of the Round Table, though the feminine usage is more closely linked to the Greek root.
Less common today
Kaye isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,530 in 1990.
American actress and singer
American novelist known for Ellen Foster
Scottish television presenter
Olympic gold medalist swimmer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
