Kelley

Pronunciation: [ k-EHL-ee ]

Boy Name #11,262 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kelley is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHL-ee.

Parents who love the name Kelley often also consider Kenneth, Kelly, Kent .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,262
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Kellan #919 Kellen #1031 Kelly #1576 Keller #1626 Kellin #2966

Nicknames

Kel Key Kelie Kellie

Also a Girl Name

Kelley is also used as a girl name, ranked #6947.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kelley

Is Kelley a boy or girl name?

Kelley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11262. As a girl name, it is ranked #6947. Kelley is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Kelley?

Kelley is pronounced k-EHL-ee.

How popular is the name Kelley?

Kelley is currently ranked #11262 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kelley?

Common nicknames for Kelley include Kel, Key, Kelie, and Kellie.

Is Kelley a common or rare name?

Kelley is an uncommon name, ranked #11262 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Key, Kelie, and Kellie. 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.