Keeley
How to say it: KEE-lee · /ˈkiːli/
Anglicized Irish surname-turned-given name; interpreted as 'slender' or 'graceful'. Primarily used as a given name from the 20th century.
Keeley was the 1,005th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 135 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #804 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,005 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 135 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,744 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −2% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #804 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After gathering strength lately, Keeley saw its best moment in the 2000s. Hovering near that moment now, an upturn seems probable soon.
What goes with it
Light and lilting with soft crisp sounds. Hayley echoes its rhythm.
Nicknames
- Keel
- Keels
- Lee
Other spellings
Honouring a Keeley in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Keeley is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Irish.
Famous people named Keeley
- Keeley Hawes (born 1976)British actress
- Keeley Hazell (born 1986)English model
- Keeley Dowling (born 1983)American soccer player
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