What does the name Kellie mean?

The name Kellie means "Bright-headed".

What is the origin of the name Kellie?

Kellie is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Kellie?

In 2023, 16 babies were named Kellie in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Kellie a girl's name?

Yes, Kellie is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Kellie

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Births Last Year: 16 ↘

All-Time Total: 50,734

Peak Year: 1969

Kellie is a variant of the name Kelly, which is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Ceallaigh, meaning "bright-headed" or "warrior."

Notable Namesakes

Kellie Pickler - Country singer and American Idol contestant.
Kellie Martin - Actress known for ER and Life Goes On.
Kellie Bright - British actress on EastEnders.
Kellie Shanygne Williams - Actress from Family Matters.
Kellie Wells - Olympic hurdler and bronze medalist.
Kellie Leitch - Canadian politician and former Minister of Labour.
Kellie Maloney - Boxing promoter and manager.
Kellie Rasberry - Radio personality on Kidd Kraddick Morning Show.
Kellie Overbey - Actress and playwright.
Kellie Harper - College basketball coach at Missouri State University.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Kellie

Kayley Farrah Layla Maliah Amber Destiny Erica Alyssa

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Kellie

Joshua Noah Jacob Robert Devan Kenneth Jordan Brandon

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Kellie

Kelley Kelli Kelly

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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