The baby name Joely is a Female name , 23 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒoʊli/ (JOH-lee),/dʒoʊˈɛli/ (jo-EL-ee).
Joely is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Joely is a Female name , 23 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒoʊli/ (JOH-lee),/dʒoʊˈɛli/ (jo-EL-ee).
Joely is Hebrew in Origin.
Joely is a modern English feminine given name, typically formed as an affectionate elaboration of Jo or Joey and closely aligned with Joelle, the French feminine form of Joel (Hebrew Yo’el). Through this link it carries the meaning “Yahweh is God.” Though often pronounced JO-lee and visually similar to French Jolie (“pretty”), Joely is etymologically distinct and rooted in the Hebrew theophoric name rather than the French adjective.
Use of Joely rose in the late 20th century in the UK and United States, bolstered by actresses Joely Richardson and Joely Fisher, which helped standardize the JO-lee pronunciation. The name remains uncommon but familiar. Variants and related forms include Joelie, Joelee, Joella, and Joelle; masculine/neutral counterparts are Joel and Joey. Short forms such as Jo and Jojo appear in casual use.
| Joely Richardson Joely Richardson is a British actor best known for her role as Julia McNamara in the television series Nip/Tuck. She also starred in the film 101 Dalmatians as Anita Campbell-Green and appeared in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Born in 1965, she comes from a family with a rich acting heritage. | Joely Fisher Joely Fisher is an American actor best known for her role as Paige Clark on the television show 'Ellen'. She also appeared in the film 'Inspector Gadget' and the TV series 'Desperate Housewives'. Born in 1967, she has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry with her versatile performances. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joely | Collins | Phil Collins | television actor | ★★★★★ | |||
| Joely | Richardson | Tony Richardson | film producer | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC | 0 | #121 | 1 | 2,502 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #177 | 1 | 2,769 |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #257 | 2 | 3,650 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| Canada | Girls | 2011 | #304 | 5 | 2,850 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| France | Girls | 2009 | #406 | 4 | 3,201 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #498 | 2 | 7,625 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #538 | 4 | 7,500 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #601 | 11 | 9,488 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #628 | 3 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #645 | 6 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #777 | 9 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #890 | 27 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #912 | 4 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #923 | 19 | 12,708 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #923 | 4 | 14,506 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #926 | 18 | 14,861 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,030 | 4 | 16,355 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,062 | 17 | 16,140 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,067 | 6 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,102 | 10 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,156 | 28 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,437 | 10 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Joely is popular in 32 countries — most recent births per country:
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