girl's name
Kae
KAH-eh
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 3
- Births on record 759
Kae is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Kae is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1953, when 26 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1923.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kae Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 108 |
| 1940s | 195 |
| 1950s | 203 |
| 1960s | 116 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Kae?
In 2024, Kae was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Kae Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kae
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kae Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kae over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kae
- Pronunciation KAH-eh
Sibling Names for Kae
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kae — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kae
How popular is the name Kae?
In 2024, Kae was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kae a girl's or a boy's name?
Kae is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kae?
Kae has 2 syllables.
When was Kae most popular?
Kae peaked in 1953, when 26 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.