Kady Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-dee / /ˈkeɪ.di/English; Irish
Meaning
English: pure; Irish: battle
Historical & Cultural Background
Kady is often considered a diminutive form of the name Katherine, which has roots in Greek and Latin. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the late 20th century. In Irish culture, Kady can be associated with the name Cadhla, which means 'battle'.
Trend Summary
Kady has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cady
- Kadi
- Kadee
International Variants
- Kädy (German)
- Kadi (Arabic)
Famous people named Kady
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kady was first seen in the United States in 1970. Kady has ranked as high as #1266 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Kady has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kady (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 113 |
| 1986 | 108 |
| 1987 | 122 |
| 1988 | 93 |
| 1989 | 87 |
| 1990 | 115 |
| 1991 | 85 |
| 1992 | 87 |
| 1993 | 115 |
| 1994 | 110 |
| 1995 | 112 |
| 1996 | 82 |
| 1997 | 94 |
| 1998 | 83 |
| 1999 | 75 |
| 2000 | 73 |
| 2001 | 70 |
| 2002 | 81 |
| 2003 | 79 |
| 2004 | 72 |
| 2005 | 83 |
| 2006 | 68 |
| 2007 | 52 |
| 2008 | 134 |
| 2009 | 68 |
| 2010 | 51 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 44 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 33 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 17 |