Kaci
Kaci is a girl's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Vigilant, watchful, or brave.
Origin and history
Kaci is a modern phonetic spelling variation of Kasey or Casey, which derives from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Cathasaigh. It gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States alongside other creative spelling variants. Today, it remains a recognized modern choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
10,009 babies in the United States have been named Kaci since 1880. It ranks #1641 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1461.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.1 %)
- CA (7 %)
- LA (5.8 %)
- GA (5.6 %)
- OK (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 37 |
| 1970-1980 | 619 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,313 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,783 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,150 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,460 |
| 2020-2029 | 647 |
Famous people named Kaci
- Kaci Aitchison: Television Anchor, Journalist
Fun facts
- Kaci arose as a modern Americanized spelling variant of the classic Irish name Casey.
- The name saw its highest U.S. popularity during the late 1990s and early 2000s.