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Kelley

male

Meaning

"War; Bright-headed"

Anglicized form related to Irish surnames such as Kelly, with competing etymologies involving warfare or brightness.

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Popularity History of Kelley

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#9416Ranked in 2024

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#9416

Kelley was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-3060

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kelley

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish, English
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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