Kay Moe

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kay Moe — English
110K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kay Moe is a name that combines English origins. The first name Kay is a feminine given name of English origin. The name Kay is both a surname and a given name. In English-speaking countries, it is usually a feminine name, often a short form of Katherine or one of its variants; but it is also used as a first name in its own right, and also as a masculine name (for example in India, the Netherlands, and Sweden). Kay Armen (1915–2011), stage name of Armenuhi Manoogian, American Armenian singer Kay Curley Bennett (1922–1997), Navajo artist and writer Kay Boyle (1902–1992), American writer Kay Burley (born 1960), Sky News founder and presenter Kay B. The surname Moe: Moe is a Norwegian toponymic surname. Benna Moe (1897–1983), Danish composer and musician Bente Moe (born 1960), Norwegian long-distance runner Bill Moe (1916–1998), American professional ice hockey player Bjørn Moe (born 1945), Norwegian conductor Bjørg Tysdal Moe, Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party Dawn Moe (born 1952), Natal and South Africa cricketer Donald Moe (1942–2017), American politician Doug Moe (1938–2026), American basketball player and coach Eric Moe (ice hockey) (born 1988), Swedish ice hockey player Eric Moe (composer) (born 1954), American composer and pia. Kay is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 110K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Kay reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Kay

English

The name Kay is both a surname and a given name. In English-speaking countries, it is usually a feminine name, often a short form of Katherine or one of its variants; but it is also used as a first name in its own right, and also as a masculine name (for example in India, the Netherlands, and Sweden). Kay Armen (1915–2011), stage name of Armenuhi Manoogian, American Armenian singer Kay Curley Bennett (1922–1997), Navajo artist and writer Kay Boyle (1902–1992), American writer Kay Burley (born 1960), Sky News founder and presenter Kay B.

Surname: Moe

English

Moe is a Norwegian toponymic surname. Benna Moe (1897–1983), Danish composer and musician Bente Moe (born 1960), Norwegian long-distance runner Bill Moe (1916–1998), American professional ice hockey player Bjørn Moe (born 1945), Norwegian conductor Bjørg Tysdal Moe, Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party Dawn Moe (born 1952), Natal and South Africa cricketer Donald Moe (1942–2017), American politician Doug Moe (1938–2026), American basketball player and coach Eric Moe (ice hockey) (born 1988), Swedish ice hockey player Eric Moe (composer) (born 1954), American composer and pia.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Kay is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Kay by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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Notable People Named Kay Moe

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Kay Moe:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Kay?
The first name Kay originates from English. The name Kay is both a surname and a given name. In English-speaking countries, it is usually a feminine name, often a short form of Katherine or one of its variants; but it is also used as a first name in its own right, and also as a masculine name (for example in India, the Netherlands, and Sweden). Kay Armen (1915–2011), stage name of Armenuhi Manoogian, American Armenian singer Kay Curley Bennett (1922–1997), Navajo artist and writer Kay Boyle (1902–1992), American writer Kay Burley (born 1960), Sky News founder and presenter Kay B.
When was Kay most popular?
The name Kay reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Moe?
The surname Moe originates from English. Moe is a Norwegian toponymic surname. Benna Moe (1897–1983), Danish composer and musician Bente Moe (born 1960), Norwegian long-distance runner Bill Moe (1916–1998), American professional ice hockey player Bjørn Moe (born 1945), Norwegian conductor Bjørg Tysdal Moe, Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party Dawn Moe (born 1952), Natal and South Africa cricketer Donald Moe (1942–2017), American politician Doug Moe (1938–2026), American basketball player and coach Eric Moe (ice hockey) (born 1988), Swedish ice hockey player Eric Moe (composer) (born 1954), American composer and pia.
How common is the surname Moe?
The surname Moe is shared by approximately 11K people worldwide.
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