Kelley
- Pronunciation
- [Ke-lley]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- "Lively, Aggressive"
- Origin
- Gaelic
Kelley Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 46,084 baby girls have been named Kelley. The name peaked in 1968 with 1,918 US births that year (rank #168). In 2024, ranked #6774 nationally — 6,606 places below its 1968 peak.
Top States for Kelley
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kelley births are: California (4,695), Texas (3,307), Ohio (2,804).
Other Gaelic-Origin Names Like Kelley
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6-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kelley's exact length and starting letter: Kaaria, Kaarle, Kaarlo, Kabaka, Kadian.
Quick Facts About Kelley
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly | Warrior | Male | Gaelic |
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Compare Kelley to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kelley against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).