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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Vigilant, brave (as a variant of Casey)
- Origin
- Irish (surname, variant of Casey)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KAY-see
Kacie is pronounced KAY-see (IPA /ˈkeɪsi/) and comes from Irish surname roots as a variant of Casey, with a meaning of 'vigilant, brave.' You might spot some sites claiming it means 'pure,' but that's not well supported — Wiktionary traces Kacie back to Casey rather than any purity-related name. It's a clean, modern style pick for a girl.
Meaning & Origin of Kacie
Meaning: Vigilant, brave (as a variant of Casey).
Origin: Irish (surname, variant of Casey).
A common claim: Some sites list the meaning as 'pure.' Actually: Wiktionary derives Kacie from Casey, not a 'purity'-type name — 'vigilant, brave' is the better-supported meaning.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Kacie
KAY-seeIPA /ˈkeɪsi/
Popularity of Kacie
In Social Security data running from 1966 to 2024, Kacie peaked at #482 in 1984 with 420 babies given the name, then fell all the way to #1789 in 2024 with just 112.
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FAQ
What does the name Kacie mean?
Vigilant, brave (as a variant of Casey). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Kacie?
Kacie is pronounced KAY-see (IPA: /ˈkeɪsi/).
Is Kacie a popular name right now?
Kacie peaked at #482 in 1984 and is ranked #1789 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1966–2024.)
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