Kayci
Girl name · 17 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kayci: 17 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2007.
Kayci is a modern, phonetic spelling of the classic name Casey, which itself derives from the Irish Gaelic *Cathasaigh*, meaning "vigilant" or "watchful." This surname-turned-first-name was originally an anglicisation of a powerful Irish clan name. While no globally famous bearers named Kayci immediately come to mind, the original spelling Casey has been notably carried by baseball legend Casey Stengel and beloved children's author Beverly Cleary (whose books feature a character named Leigh Botts). The Casey spelling also lends itself to the American folk ballad "Casey Jones," about a heroic train engineer. Kayci fits a wider trend of adapting traditional names with a 'y' for a softer, more distinctive feel, making it a modern twist on a heritage-rich choice.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20074 babies
- Latest (2013)
- #6634 babies
- Total births
- 17since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y