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Kelly

male

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.

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Popularity History of Kelly

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1579Ranked in 2024

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#1579

Kelly was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+170

better 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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