Girl Name
Kelly
"Bright-headed or bright warrior. From Irish surname Kelly with luminous connotations."
Ranked #1579 for girls
About the Name Kelly
Meaning
Bright-headed or bright warrior. From Irish surname Kelly with luminous connotations.
Origin
Irish/GaelicGender
Girl
First Letter
KBoy Rank
#1579
Girl Rank
#868
Kelly is a girl name of Irish/Gaelic origin. The name means "Bright-headed or bright warrior. From Irish surname Kelly with luminous connotations." and Currently ranked #1579 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with K or explore other Irish/Gaelic names.
Popularity Over Time
#28491 1950
#156056 1960
#150870 1970
#119316 1980
#59862 1990
#23156 2000
#8271 2010
#2258 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Kelly
- KR Kelly Ripa (television host)
- KC Kelly Clarkson (singer)