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Kelly

female

Meaning

"War; Bright-headed"

From Irish surname forms such as Ó Ceallaigh; precise meaning is debated, though it is often linked to bright-headed interpretations.

Popularity History of Kelly

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#868Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#868

Kelly was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-90

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 Kelly

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Quick Facts

OriginIrish
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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