Cay

Cay Meaning & Origin

About Cay
The name "Cay" is of English origin and is typically used as a unisex name. It is derived from the Old English word "cēg," meaning "key." As a name, Cay symbolizes someone who is resourceful, intelligent, and possesses the ability to unlock or open new opportunities. It can also be associated with qualities such as curiosity, adaptability, and a keen sense of exploration.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Cay are female.

Cay Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K EY1
🌐 IPA
/keɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Cay in Braille

Here's how to represent Cay in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Cay in braille

How to Spell the Name Cay in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Cay using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Cay in sign language

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