Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Kjay

Name: Popularity of the name Kjay in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kjay, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#10,798 (2019)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2012

First Year

2024

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#10798

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kjay

Kjay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2012, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 6 Kjays were born — ranking #10,798 that year. As of 2026, Kjay ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 21 Kjays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kjay

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kjay is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Kaye
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Kae
Quai
Kei
Cge
Khe
Caye
Cais

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kjay

What does the name Kjay mean?

Kjay is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2012. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kjay in 2026?

In 2026, Kjay ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kjay most popular?

Kjay reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #10,798 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Kjay a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kjay is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kjay?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kjay include Renick, Jamson, Nielsen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kjay

Kjay is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 21 births in the dataset. Kjay's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #10,798. Use the chart and map above to compare Kjay's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.