Keary
Pronunciation: [ k-IHR-ee ]
Keary is a girl baby name. Ranked #23,474 in the US, popular nicknames include Kea, Key, and Keaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Keary first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 104 babies have been named Keary in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keary is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,474 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,474
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Middle Name Ideas
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Keary is also used as a boy name, ranked #20729.
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About the Name Keary
Keary is a girl name .
Is Keary a boy or girl name? Keary is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,474 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,729. Keary is more commonly used as a boy name.
Keary is currently ranked #23,474 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Keary include Kea, Key, and Keaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Keary include Keari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis