What origin is the name Keely?

Keely comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Keely a popular name?

Keely is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Keely?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Keely — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Keely

Q: Is Keely a rare name?

Yes. Keely does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Keely

Keely

Unisex

irish

2 syllables

Keely is an irish unisex name meaning "An Irish name meaning slender, comely, or beautiful. It is used for both boys and girls and derives from the Gaelic word caol.".

Keely is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "An Irish name meaning slender, comely, or beautiful. It is used for both boys and girls and derives from the Gaelic word caol.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish name meaning slender, comely, or beautiful. It is used for both boys and girls and derives from the Gaelic word caol.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Keely

Very rare in US records

What does Keely mean?

Keely is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "An Irish name meaning slender, comely, or beautiful. It is used for both boys and girls and derives from the Gaelic word caol.".