Ky is a name of Japanese origin that means "pure" or "clean." It is often associated with the concept of simplicity and clarity. The name has been used in Japan for centuries and was traditionally given to both boys and girls. However, in recent years it has become more popular as a boy's name.
The character for Ky in Japanese is clean (清), which also means "pure" or "clear." This character is often associated with the concepts of purity, clarity, and simplicity. The name Ky has been used throughout history by many notable figures in Japan, including several emperors and samurai warriors.
Today, Ky is still a popular name in Japan and has gained international recognition as well. It is often chosen for its unique sound and meaning, as well as its cultural significance. While it may not be as common as some other Japanese names, it remains a beloved choice among parents looking for a meaningful and distinctive name for their child.
The name Ky has been a consistent presence in the United States over the past seven decades, with variations in popularity from year to year.
In the early years of its records, between 1950 and 1958, the name Ky saw an average of five births per year. However, there was a noticeable increase in 1957 with ten births recorded that year.
The late 60s saw a more significant rise in popularity for Ky, with fifteen births in 1967, followed by eleven in 1969 and seventeen in 1970. This trend continued into the early 70s, peaking at twenty births in 1971.
After this peak, the number of babies named Ky began to fluctuate more widely. Between 1973 and 1979, the number of births ranged from eight to sixteen per year.
The 80s saw a resurgence in popularity for Ky, with the highest number of births recorded in any decade so far - twenty-five births in 1982 alone. This was followed by a steady decline throughout the rest of the decade, culminating in eighteen births in 1984.
The 90s started off relatively low but picked up towards the end of the decade. The highest number of Ky births during this time was forty-one in 1990.
From the year 2000 onwards, there has been a consistent increase in the popularity of the name Ky. Despite dipping slightly around 2006 and 2008, it reached an all-time high with thirty-nine births recorded in 2017.
More recently, between 2019 and 2023, there has been a steady increase in popularity, with the most recent year (2023) recording thirty-five births. This shows that despite its ups and downs over the years, Ky remains a popular choice for parents in the United States today.
In total, over the span of seventy-three years from 1950 to 2023, there have been 1448 babies named Ky born in the United States.