Kelley
Fact sheet
- Name
- Kelley
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
What does the name Kelley mean?
Kelley is a variant of Kelly ("descendant of Ceallach").
Where does the name Kelley come from?
The name Kelley has its roots in Old Irish and belongs to the category of female first names. The origins can be found in Old Irish English.
How do you pronounce Kelley?
Kelley is pronounced approximately like 'Kelli'.
Popularity
In Germany, Kelley is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German name popularity lists so far. Its best ranking was in 1987, when it reached 242nd place in the Irish name charts. In the last ten years, Kelley has been chosen as a first name in Ireland about 10 times, placing it at 1,442nd in the ten-year statistics. From 1964 to 2024, it ranks 597th in Ireland.
Famous people
- Cora Kelley Ward (painter from the USA)
- Kelley Aitken (Canadian writer)
- Kelley Armstrong (Canadian writer)
- Kelley Baker (American film director)
- Kelley Cain (American basketball player)
- Kelley Deal (American rock musician)
- Kelley Eskridge (American writer)
- Kelley Haniver (English athlete)
- Kelley Hunt (American singer)
- Kelley Hurley (fencer from the USA)
- Kelley Jakle (actress from the USA)
- Kelley James (singer from the USA)
- Kelley Jones (illustrator from the USA)
- Kelley Law (British curler)
- Kelley Lovelace (American musician)
- Kelley Menighan Hensley (American actress)
- Kelley O'Hara (American soccer player)
- Kelley Polar (musician from the USA)
- Kelley Puckett (American writer)
- Kelley Stoltz (American singer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Kelley
What is the origin of the name Kelley?
The name Kelley has its roots in Old Irish and belongs to the category of female first names. The origins can be found in Old Irish English.
How popular is the name Kelley?
The popularity of the name Kelley can vary regionally, but information on current trends is not always available.