Derived from Katherine, meaning pure
Keidy is a modern phonetic variant likely derived from the name Katie or the Spanish pronunciation of the English name Katy. It ultimately traces back to the Greek name Aikaterine, which is widely associated with the concept of purity.
Less common today
Keidy isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,453 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).