Kelley
Pronunciation: [ k-EHL-ee ]
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Kelley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,990 babies have been named Kelley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kelley is past its peak , currently ranked #11,262 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,262
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Kelley
Kelley is a boy name .
Is Kelley a boy or girl name? Kelley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,262 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,947. Kelley is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kelley is currently ranked #11,262 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kelley include Kel, Kell, Kelly, Kellie, Key, Keie, and Kelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kelley include Kellan, Kellen, Kelly, Keller, Kellin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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