Casey in Chinese
Casey in Chinese is 凯西 (Kǎi Xī).
- Origin
- Irish
- Meaning
- vigilant, watchful
The name traces back to Irish sources, where it is usually explained as "vigilant, watchful". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1888 and peaked in 1990. About 41% of US babies with this name were girls, so it is effectively unisex.
3 ways to write Casey
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
凯西
Kǎi Xī
The standard transliteration of Casey: 凯 (kǎi, "triumph, victory song"), 西 (xī, "west"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Syllable by syllable: 凯 (kǎi) carries "ca", 西 (xī) carries "sey". The tone contour is 3-1 (dipping, high level).
Character breakdown
14 strokes total (simplified)- 凯
kǎi
Tone 3 · 8 strokes (simplified)
triumph, victory song
- 西
xī
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
west
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
明哲
Míng Zhé
Inspired by "vigilant, watchful": 明 (míng, "bright, clear") + 哲 (zhé, "wise, philosophical"), expressing wisdom and insight.
Why these characters?
Because Casey is linked to "vigilant", the name leads with 明 (bright, clear); 哲 (wise, philosophical) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
18 strokes total (simplified)- 明
míng
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
bright, clear
- 哲
zhé
Tone 2 · 10 strokes (simplified)
wise, philosophical
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
凯思
Kǎi Sī
凯 (kǎi, "triumph, victory song") + 思 (sī, "to think; longing"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 凯 (kǎi), the same opening character as the transliteration 凯西, for the "ca" sound, and replaces the rest with 思 ("to think; longing") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
17 strokes total (simplified)- 凯
kǎi
Tone 3 · 8 strokes (simplified)
triumph, victory song
- 思
sī
Tone 1 · 9 strokes (simplified)
to think; longing
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Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 110,165 boys named Casey since 1888, with the high point in 1990 (4,131 births) and the busiest decade being the 1980s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #89 to #524 among boys.
- Peak year
- 1990
- Peak decade
- 1980s
- First year
- 1888
- Total since 1880
- 110,165
More About Casey in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Casey offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Casey, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for Casey, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Casey to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How is Casey translated into Chinese?
凯西 (Kǎi Xī), or 凱西 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is Casey written differently in traditional Chinese?
Yes: 凯西 becomes 凱西; the changed characters are 凯→凱. Use traditional for Taiwan or Hong Kong audiences.
Is there a Chinese name for Casey with real meaning?
Try 明哲 (Míng Zhé): bright, clear + wise, philosophical, inspired by "vigilant, watchful". For something that still sounds like Casey, 凯思 (Kǎi Sī) is a middle ground.