Gender: Unisex
Origin: French
Meaning: Quay means 'wharf' or 'dock' in French or a variation of 'Wayne' meaning 'wagon maker' or 'cart driver'.
Pronunciation: kweɪ, /kweɪ/, K IY
Popularity Rank: #97,443
Derived from the French word 'quai', meaning 'wharf' or 'dock'. Can also be a variation of the name 'Wayne', meaning 'wagon maker' or 'cart driver'.
The name Quay is of French origin and means Quay means 'wharf' or 'dock' in French or a variation of 'Wayne' meaning 'wagon maker' or 'cart driver'.. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Quay is commonly found in United States of America, Malaysia, Singapore, and 18 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kweɪ
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /kweɪ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K IY
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Quay is recorded 246 times globally, ranking it as the 97,443th most common name worldwide.
Quay is most prevalent in United States of America, with 175 occurrences, making it the 11,214th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Quay is found among 1 in every 10338 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #11,214 | 1 : 10,338 |
| Malaysia | #27,973 | 1 : 68,641 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Quay from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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