Aoife vs Keely

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aoife

Girl #2,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant, agreeable"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Irish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,238
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aoifs, Eefa

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Keely

Girl #2,069 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, graceful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,069
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aoife Rank #2,238
Keely Rank #2,069

Keely is more popular, ranked #2069 vs #2238 for Aoife.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aoife ___

  • Aoife Niamh
  • Aoife Rose
  • Aoife Claire
  • Aoife Grace
  • Aoife Brigid
  • Aoife Maeve

Keely ___

  • Keely Mae
  • Keely Rose
  • Keely Jane
  • Keely Grace
  • Keely Anne
  • Keely Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aoife

Ciarán Saoirse Fionn Niamh Oisín

If you choose Keely

Fiona Declan Maeve Liam Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aoife or Keely more popular?

Keely is more popular, ranked #2069 compared to Aoife at #2238 in the United States.

What do Aoife and Keely mean?

Aoife means "pleasant, agreeable" (Old Irish origin). Keely means "beautiful, graceful" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Aoife and Keely boy or girl names?

Aoife is primarily a girl name. Keely is primarily a girl name.

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