Keely
KEE-lee
Popularity
#2074
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
12,654
Peak Year
#555 in 1997
First Recorded
1957
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Keely is an Irish name derived from the Gaelic name Caoimhe, meaning 'beautiful' or 'graceful'.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Keely Hodgkinson
British middle-distance runner
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