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.
About 18 girls were named Kaye in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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