UK girl's name
Kayti
A feminine name of American origin meaning "pure" or "innocent".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kayti is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kayti popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4373, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 4 births.
This profile covers 13 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1998 to 2003. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 13 living people in the UK are called Kayti. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kayti ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 4 girls were registered as Kayti.
- • About 13 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kayti as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4373
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
4 births
Estimated living
13
2026
Meaning
What does Kayti mean?
The name Kayti is a variant of the feminine given name Caitlin, which has its origins in the ancient Gaelic language. Caitlin is derived from the Gaelic word "caille" meaning "slender and gentle" or "pure." The name first appeared in Ireland and Scotland during the medieval period, around the 12th century.
In its earliest form, the name was spelled as Caitlín or Caitlín. Over time, various spellings emerged, including Kathleen, Caitlín, Caitríona, and Kayti. The name gained popularity throughout the British Isles and eventually spread to other parts of the world through immigration and cultural exchange.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Irish Annals, which document historical events in medieval Ireland. The Annals mention a woman named Caitlín ingen Ragnaill, who lived in the 12th century and was the daughter of Raghnall mac Somhairle, a powerful Scottish lord.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kayti or its variants. One such person was Caitlín Ní Uallacháin (c. 1566-1640), an Irish noblewoman and renowned poet who wrote in the Irish language. Another notable figure was Caitlín Dubh (c. 1600-1688), an Irish chieftain and rebel leader who fought against English rule in Ulster during the 17th century.
In the 19th century, Kathleen Mavourneen, a popular Irish song, helped to popularize the name Kathleen, a variant of Caitlin. The song's title translates to "Kathleen, My Darling" and celebrates the beauty and grace of an Irish woman named Kathleen.
In the 20th century, writer Kathleen Winsor (1919-2003) achieved literary fame with her bestselling novel "Forever Amber," published in 1944. Another notable figure was Kathleen "Kay" Francis (1899-1968), an American stage and film actress who starred in numerous movies during the 1930s and 1940s.
More recently, actress Caitlin Jenner (born 1949), formerly known as Bruce Jenner, made headlines in 2015 when she publicly announced her transition and embraced her feminine identity, taking on the name Caitlin.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kayti over time
The chart below shows babies named Kayti registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2003. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kayti, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2003, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kayti by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kayti was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4169 | 9 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3142 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kayti
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kayti: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kayti in the UK right now?
In 2003, Kayti was ranked #4373 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kayti most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 4 babies registered as Kayti in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kayti?
A feminine name of American origin meaning "pure" or "innocent".
How many people are called Kayti in the UK?
A total of 13 babies have been registered as Kayti across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.