Kelley name meaning

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old Irish and Celtic
Usage: English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: k(el)-ley
Meaning: Church and Monastery
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What does Kelley mean?

Renowned and Enduring Kelley is originated from Old Irish and Celtic is used particulary in English, Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Norwegian used for both sexes, Kelley means "Church or Monastery". Kelley is variation of immutable and frequently used Kelly.

Kelly is form of The Gaelic Surname Ó Ceallaigh Meaning Descendant of Ceallagh in English language. Prominent and Perpetual Kelly is originated from Celtic and Old Irish languages, Kelly means "Brave Warrior, Fight and Monastery".

How do I pronounce Kelley?

Two syllabled Kelley is pronounced as k(el)-ley.

Variants of Kelley

Ceallagh, Kelly, Kayla, Kailianna

Names that rhyme with Kelley

How popular is the name Kelley?

Kelley is a popular name in United States given to over 52150 babies in 209 years. Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 1968, it ranked 168th when 1916 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Additionally, the name has been in the top 500 baby names 37 times Kelley is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales there is very thin chances of it still being given.

In Ireland, it had been in use since 1974 and made it to the top 300 but has appeared since 2003. Over 229 babies have been named Kelley in those 28 years.

Over 229 people have been named Kelley in Ireland.

Kelley is a common name in China, Canada and Northern Ireland while somewhat familiar name in England, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Africa and New Zealand.

At least, 80000 people globally have carried Kelley as their given name according to our research.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018471320474028
2017548616562222
2016508918574922
2015572215483228
201481039383739
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Kelley in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands50415
Sweden5-2105
Norway5-2104
Denmark10100

Numerological aspects of Kelley

If you want to change the world, start with yourself. You are capable of great achievements. All you care about is your satisfaction. You are co-operative, caring and courteous individual. You need to acquire personal independence and hit the road of success. Meditation is your thing. When it comes to life goals, you are cautious and always plan precisely your next steps. Your motto is "Why fight when you can solve issues the better way?"

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Middle names for Kelley

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Famous people named Kelley

  • Kelley Loe, U.S. labor activist, writer
  • Kelley Bowman, NCAA All American high jumper for the University of Louisville
  • Kelley Walker, American post-conceptual artist
  • Kelley Armstrong, Canadian writer
  • Kelley Menighan Hensley, American actress best
  • Kelley Law, Canadian curler from Coquitlam, British Columbia
  • Kelley Eskridge, writer of fiction, non-fiction and screenplays
  • Kelley Deal, American musician
  • Kelley Stoltz, American singer, songwriter and musician
  • Kelley Washington, former American Football wide receiver and special teamer
  • Kelley Puckett, comic book writer
  • Kelley Jones, American comics artist best

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