Keily
How to say it: KAY-lee · /ˈkeɪli/
Variant spelling of Kiely; Irish surname possibly from 'caol' (slender) or meaning 'graceful'.
Keily was the 127th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 194 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 64% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #215 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #127 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 194 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,306 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −64% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #215 |
| In France, 2025 | #323 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
At its height right now, Keily peaked in the 2020s. Holding that top level, it is expected to slip.
What goes with it
Bright and gentle, Keily lilts in two syllables both soft and crisp. Kenzie looks aligned in style.
Nicknames
- Kei
Honouring a Keily in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Keily is about 1 in 55.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Irish, Spanish.
In France: #323 for girls in 2025.
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