Kesley
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kesley first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 67 babies have been named Kesley in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kesley is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,447 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,447
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kesley is also used as a girl name, ranked #8292.
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About the Name Kesley
Kesley is a boy name .
Is Kesley a boy or girl name? Kesley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,447 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,292. Kesley is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kesley is currently ranked #28,447 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kesley include Kes, Kesl, Kesly, Keslie, Key, Keie, and Keskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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