Kady
Meaningpure · English form of Katie
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,192 in 1987
11 babies were named Kady in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,373 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kady you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kady, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kady would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKady first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1987, when it ranked #1,192. Today it's #8,860, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKady was 5.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 24,876 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 147,059.
- TrendKady has slipped 3,373 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningKady is an English form of Katie, which means “pure”. Our records link it to English and Irish roots.
About the name Kady
Kady is a girl name of English and Irish origin meaning “pure”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ady”. US birth records list Kady for girls from 1970 to 2025, in 52 of those 56 years. Its best year was 1987, when it ranked #1,192 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:English namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.8 | 208,333 girls |
| 1980s | 35 | 28,952 girls |
| 1990s | 53 | 18,793 girls |
| 2000s | 42 | 23,685 girls |
| 2010s | 20 | 50,556 girls |
| 2020s | 13 | 78,740 girls |
Other spellings of Kady
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Kady
What does the name Kady mean?
Kady means “pure” in English, as a form of Katie.
What is the origin of the name Kady?
Kady has English, Irish roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Kady a boy or girl name?
Kady is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kady?
Kady ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1987 (#1,192).