Kelley

Pronunciation: [ k-EHL-ee ]

Girl Name #6,947 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kelley is a girl name, recorded for 17 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHL-ee.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #6,947
Total SSA Count: 17

Alternative Spellings

Kelly #867

Nicknames

Kel Key Kelie Kellie

Also a Boy Name

Kelley is also used as a boy name, ranked #11262.

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Similar Names

Kenneth Kelly Kelley Kent Keith Keturah Kelsey Kennie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kelley

Is Kelley a boy or girl name?

Kelley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #6947. As a boy name, it is ranked #11262. 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 #6947 in popularity for girl 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 #6947 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kelley

Kelley is a girl name .

Is Kelley a boy or girl name? Kelley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #6,947 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,262. Kelley is more commonly used as a girl name.

Kelley is currently ranked #6,947 in popularity for girl 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 Kelly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.