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Kelly Meaning and Origin

Kelly is Irish given name meaning Kelly is an Irish name meaning "warrior.".

Kelly is a name that's been used by parents who are considering girl baby names.

Kelly is currently #805 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Kelly are Kelly Lynch, Kelly Blatz, Kelly Boucher.

Kelly is a 5 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Kelly name meaning

Kelly is an Irish name meaning "warrior."

Kelly name origin

Irish

Name facts

5 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Kelly is ranked #805 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Kelly is ranked #1478 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 26% of babies named Kelly were boys
In 2022, 74% of babies named Kelly were girls

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Kelly in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Kelly in Canada

Celebrities named Kelly

Kelly Lynch (Movies)
Kelly Blatz (Movies)
Kelly Boucher (Basketball)
Kelly Faris (Basketball)
Kelly Pavlik (Boxer)
Kelly Evernden (Tennis)
Kelly Jones (Tennis)
Kelly Urban (Fashion)

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Kelly - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Kelly?
The meaning of the name Kelly is Kelly is an Irish name meaning "warrior.".
What is the origin of the name Kelly?
The origin of the name Kelly is Irish .
Is Kelly a girl or boy name?
The name Kelly is a feminine name. According to our statistics, 26.07% of babies called Kelly were boys, 73.93% of babies called Kelly were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Kelly?
According to statistics, Kelly is ranked 805th most popular girl name in the US, in 2022.
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