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Ky
BoyMeaning of Ky: American: 'ocean or narrowing'
Ky is a boy's name most strongly associated with American naming. It has 2 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3511th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#3511
31 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
1,659
First recorded 1950 · peak 1992
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
91% boys · 9% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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