Cay

At a Glance

Meaning

A small, low island or sandbank, especially a coral-reef island; from Spanish 'cayo,' itself from an Indigenous Caribbean word.

Origin

Spanish (from Taino/Arawak)

Pronunciation

KEEListen

Cay is pronounced KEE, and it's a short, one-syllable name with Spanish roots that trace back to a Taino/Arawak word. It means a small, low island or sandbank, especially a coral-reef island, from the Spanish 'cayo.' If you picture a tiny strip of sand sitting just above clear water, that's the image behind the name.

Meaning & Origin of Cay

Meaning: A small, low island or sandbank, especially a coral-reef island; from Spanish 'cayo,' itself from an Indigenous Caribbean word..

Origin: Spanish (from Taino/Arawak).

How to Pronounce Cay

Popularity of Cay

Cay does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.

FAQ

What does the name Cay mean?

A small, low island or sandbank, especially a coral-reef island; from Spanish ‘cayo,’ itself from an Indigenous Caribbean word..

How do you pronounce Cay?

Cay is pronounced KEE (IPA: /kiː/).

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