The baby name Keally is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkiːli/ (KEE-lee).
Keally is Irish in Origin.
The baby name Keally is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkiːli/ (KEE-lee).
Keally is Irish in Origin.
Keally is a modern Anglicized given name with Irish roots. It draws on two closely related sources: the medieval Gaelic feminine name Caoilfhionn and the hereditary surname O Caollaidhe/O Caolladha. In both cases the core element is caol, meaning "slender" or "fine"; in Caoilfhionn it combines with fionn, "fair/bright," yielding the sense "slender and fair." As a surname-derived forename, it also carries the sense "descendant of the slender one."
Used occasionally in Ireland as a transferred surname, Keally has seen wider given-name use since the late 20th century in the UK, Ireland, and North America, typically as a feminine but sometimes unisex choice. Common variants and spellings include Kealy, Kealey, Keely, Keeley, Keelie, and the Gaelic Caoilfhionn; elaborations such as Kealeigh or Keeleigh also occur. Keally is unrelated to the Hawaiian element ke ali'i ("the chief").
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| United States | Girls | 2002 | #885 | 5 | 9,522 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
Keally is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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