Holding steady.
Popularity of Kayti since 1979
Babies named Kayti per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 96 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kayti is a modern respelling of the classic nickname Katie, which has been a familiar name for girls for centuries. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1979 and reached its peak usage in 1991. However, it has never broken into the top 1000, making it a rare choice. Unlike the more common Katie, Kayti offers a distinctive spelling while retaining the friendly, approachable sound. Its trajectory since the 1990s has been stable, with a small but consistent number of births each year.
Kayti is a modern respelling of Katie, itself a diminutive of Katherine. The name Katherine has a long history in Christian tradition, associated with Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Its exact meaning is uncertain, but it has been linked to the Greek word 'katharos' meaning 'pure' since the early Christian era.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Kayti
Names that share Kayti's style, for a brother or sister.
