What does the name Kelly mean?

The name Kelly means "Bright-headed".

What is the origin of the name Kelly?

Kelly is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Kelly?

In 2023, 310 babies were named Kelly in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Kelly a girl's name?

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

Kelly

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Births Last Year: 310 ↘

All-Time Total: 473,624

Peak Year: 1977

Kelly is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Ceallaigh," meaning "descendant of Ceallach." It has been used as a given name since the mid-20th century.

Notable Namesakes

Kelly Clarkson - Singer, winner of American Idol.
Kelly Ripa - TV host on Live with Kelly and Ryan.
Kelly Rowland - Singer, member of Destiny's Child.
Kelly Preston - Actress in films like Jerry Maguire.
Kelly Osbourne - TV personality, daughter of Ozzy Osbourne.
Kelly Hu - Actress in The Scorpion King and X2.
Kelly LeBrock - Actress in Weird Science.
Kelly McGillis - Actress in Top Gun.
Kelly Bishop - Actress in Gilmore Girls.
Kelly Marie Tran - Actress in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Kelly

Anaya Alexandra Zoe Brianna Julianna Juliana Sasha Alaia

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Kelly

Dylan Matthew Jayden Kevin Ethan Jacob Jaden Emir

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Kelly

Kelley Kelli Kellie

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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