Gender: Female
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Warrior, Lively, Aggressive, Strife War, Bright Headed
Pronunciation: KEH-lee, /ˈkɛli/, K EH L IY
Popularity Rank: #325
Derived from the Gaelic surname O'Ceallaigh, meaning 'bright-headed' or 'warrior'. It is now used as a unisex given name.
The name Kelly is of Irish origin and means Warrior, Lively, Aggressive, Strife War, Bright Headed. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kelly is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Colombia, and 94 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KEH-lee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkɛli/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K EH L IY
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Kelly is recorded 158,217 times globally, ranking it as the 325th most common name worldwide.
Kelly is most prevalent in United States of America, with 43,287 occurrences, making it the 90th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Kelly is found among 1 in every 22 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #90 | 1 : 42 |
| United Kingdom | #81 | 1 : 22 |
| Colombia | #166 | 1 : 77 |
| France | #380 | 1 : 142 |
| Brazil | #137 | 1 : 96 |
| Peru | #224 | 1 : 160 |
| Malaysia | #137 | 1 : 350 |
| Canada | #66 | 1 : 69 |
| Netherlands | #211 | 1 : 82 |
| Belgium | #93 | 1 : 67 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kelly from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 15, 2024 03:17 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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