Kye

Meaning of Kye

Kye doesn't have one agreed-upon meaning. It's often considered a short form of names like Kyle, meaning "narrow strait," or a variation of Kai, which can mean "sea."

Kye has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kye

After ranking as high as #694 in 2016, Kye has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kye

• Kye Whyte
  British BMX racer
• Kye Palmer
  Australian rules footballer
• Kye Rowles
  Australian soccer player
• Kye A'Hern
  Australian mountain biker
• Kye Allums
  Transgender advocate/athlete

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Questions about the name Kye

What does the name Kye mean?

Kye means kye doesn't have one agreed-upon meaning. it's often considered a short form of names like kyle, meaning "narrow strait," or a variation of kai, which can mean "sea.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Kye a boy's or a girl's name?

Kye is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kye?

Kye did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kye most popular?

Kye peaked at #694 in 2016.