Keeley
Keeley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Keeley
Root meaning: “descendant of Caollaidhe”
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname, of recent usage.
Etymology
Anglicized from Irish Ó Caollaidhe (“descendant of Caollaidhe”), a personal name based on the adjective caol (“slender, graceful”).
How popular is Keeley?
Since 1880, 6,692 girls and 49 boys in the U.S. have been named Keeley (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #900 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #4721 in 1969. In 2025, 135 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Keeley FAQ
What does the name Keeley mean?
Keeley traces back to a root meaning "descendant of Caollaidhe". A unisex given name transferred from the surname, of recent usage. Anglicized from Irish Ó Caollaidhe (“descendant of Caollaidhe”), a personal name based on the adjective caol (“slender, graceful”).
What is the origin of the name Keeley?
Keeley is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Keeley?
Since 1880, 6,692 girls and 49 boys in the U.S. have been named Keeley (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #900 in 1997. Its highest rank for boys was #4721 in 1969. In 2025, 135 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Keeley a boy or girl name?
Keeley is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,692 girls and 49 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.