Kye is a distinctive choice, ranked #1108 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Kye in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1108
US Rank #938
About the Name Kye
Kye has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 507 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #176 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Kye is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #938, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Kye
Unlikely. With around 26 UK babies named Kye per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kye in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Kye has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 507 places in the last five years. Its peak was #176 in 2004. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Kye is more popular in the US (#938) than in the UK (#1108). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Kye include: Kye Allums — Kye Allums is an American former college basketball player for the George Washington University women's team who in 2010 came out as a trans man, becoming the...; Kye Sun-hui — Kye Sun-hui is a North Korean judoka.; Kye Yong-sun — Kye Yong-sun is a North Korean women's international footballer who plays as a goalkeeper..
Kye does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Kyes in the wild.
26
UK babies named Kye (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 507 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kye
Likely around 1 other Kye in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2023)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Kye
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Kye Allums is an American former college basketball player for the George Washington University women's team who in 2010 came out as a trans man, becoming the first openly transgender NCAA Division I college athlete. Allums is a transgender advocate, public speaker, artist, and mentor to LGBT youth.
Kye Yong-sun is a North Korean women's international footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. She is a member of the North Korea women's national football team.
Kye Francis Rowles is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a central defender for Major League Soccer club D.C. United and the Australia national team.