US Popularity:7834
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Descendant of Ceallach; War, contention; Bright-headed
Kelley is a gender-neutral name with Irish origins signifying “war” and “contention,” with an extra connotation of “bright-headed.” Kelley is more well known as a last name and is an Anglicization of the Irish Ó Ceallaigh. This translates to “descendant of Ceallach,” which gives this lyrical sounding name its meaning. If you’re looking for a trendy-sounding name that is itself a cute nickname, Kelley is a great choice.
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How Popular Is The Name Kelley?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kelley is currently #2406 on The Bump
Boy:Kelley is currently #1355 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Kelley is currently #1653 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kelley is currently #7834 in U.S. births
Boy:Kelley is currently #6331 in U.S. births
Girl:Kelley is currently #6770 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#6770
in 2023
+ 68
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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