Kelly

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    Origin:
  • Gaelic: Warrior
  • Irish: Warrior or bright-minded
Description:
Historically, the Irish Kelly has always been used for both males and females. Then the 70s happened, and apparently girl power won, because the name is now almost exclusively used for females.
Popularity:
How popular is Kelly? Here's how many babies were named Kelly over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
 Ranking   Name
Alternate Spellings:
Kelle   •   Kelley
Famous Namesakes:
Surfer Kelly Slater, Dancer and actor Gene Kelly
Celebrity Babies:
Son of Holly Marie Combs
Syllables:
2
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