Connelly

Q: How popular is the name Connelly?

Connelly is ranked #9696 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ k-AHN-uhl-ee ]

Girl Name #9,696 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Connelly is a girl name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AHN-uhl-ee.

Parents who love the name Connelly often also consider Cora, Cornelia, Cordelia .

Popularity Over Time

#9,696

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #9,696
Total SSA Count: 11

Alternative Spellings

Connie #3113

Nicknames

Con Coy Conie Connie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Connelly Rose

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Connelly Jade

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Connelly Claire

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Connelly Grace

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Connelly Hannah

Timeless choice, balanced 3-2 syllable flow
Connelly Quinn

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Connelly June

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Connelly Ruth

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Connelly Maeve

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Connelly Reese

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Also a Boy Name

Connelly is also used as a boy name, ranked #7336.

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Similar Names

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Cora Girl Greek Cornelia Girl Latin Cordelia Girl Celtic Corinne Girl Ancient Greek Constance Girl Latin constantia Cordie Girl Connie Girl Latin Corda Girl

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Frequently Asked Questions About Connelly

Is Connelly a boy or girl name?

Connelly is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #9696. As a boy name, it is ranked #7336. Connelly is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Connelly?

Connelly is pronounced k-AHN-uhl-ee.

How popular is the name Connelly?

Connelly is currently ranked #9696 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Connelly?

Common nicknames for Connelly include Con, Coy, Conie, and Connie.

Is Connelly a common or rare name?

Connelly is an uncommon name, ranked #9696 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Connelly

Connelly is a girl name .

Is Connelly a boy or girl name? Connelly is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,696 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,336. Connelly is more commonly used as a boy name.

Connelly is currently ranked #9,696 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Connelly include Con, Coy, Conie, and Connie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Connelly include Connie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.