Keisy
Meaning
"vigilant, watchful"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,188
- Total SSA Count
- 25
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Keis, Kay
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"vigilant, watchful"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
"bright, shining one"
Origin: Greek via Latin
Nelle is more popular, ranked #5088 vs #5188 for Keisy.
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Nelle is more popular, ranked #5088 compared to Keisy at #5188 in the United States.
Keisy means "vigilant, watchful" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nelle means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Latin origin).
Keisy is primarily a girl name. Nelle is primarily a girl name.