Kelley
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Origin and meaning
Name: Kelley (kel-ley)
Gender: Unisex
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Bright-headed/redheaded
Origin and Meaning: Kelley is an Irish surname that means "bright-headed" or "warrior". It can also be a variant of the name Kelly, which comes from the Gaelic name "Ó Ceallaigh", meaning "descendant of Ceallach", a personal name that means "bright-headed" or "strife".
Etymology: The name Kelley comes from the Irish Gaelic "Ó Cadhla", which means "descendant of Cadhla". Cadhla is a personal name that means "beautiful" or "graceful".
Derived: The name Kelley is a variant of the name Kelly, and is also a surname that has been adopted as a first name. History of the name: Kelley has been used as a given name since the mid-20th century. It gained popularity as a unisex name in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s. The name was also used as a surname in Ireland for many centuries before becoming a given name.
Style of the Name: Kelley has a modern and unisex feel, making it a popular choice for both boys and girls.
Symbolism of the Name: The name Kelley symbolizes strength, beauty, and grace.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /kˈɛli/
Syllables: kel-ley
Kelley's luck prospects
| Destiny | Good | ★★★★ | 
| Friendship | Excellent | ★★★★★ | 
| Love | Average | ★★★ | 
| Family | Good | ★★★★ | 
| Money | Good | ★★★★ | 
| Health | Good | ★★★★ | 
Personality traits of name Kelley
- Quick-witted
- Organized
- Sober
- Harmonious
- Delicate
- Devious
- Erratic
Astrology of name Kelley
Zodiac sign:  Taurus
Element:  Earth
Ruling planet:  Venus
Lucky metal:  Titanium
| Lucky gemstones: | 
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| Lucky colors: | Peach Tan Mauve | 
Totem pet:  Iguana
Totem animal:  Turtle
Totem plant:  Anthurium
Totem tree:  Redwood
Lucky weekday:  Sunday
Favorable month:  October
Lucky numbers:  8, 9, 46
Lucky days of the month:  9, 14, 31
Unlucky number:  28
Hobbies:  rock climbing, drawing/painting, video games
Careers:  Financial Services, Languages, Public Relations
Health issues:  Their immunity levels are very low
Letters count:  6
Numerology of name Kelley
Name popularity
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births | 
|---|---|---|
| 1913 | 391 | 22 | 
| 1915 | 474 | 33 | 
| 1916 | 477 | 30 | 
| 1917 | 490 | 32 | 
| 1918 | 505 | 31 | 
| 1919 | 505 | 34 | 
| 1920 | 493 | 46 | 
| 1921 | 523 | 33 | 
| 1922 | 524 | 28 | 
| 1923 | 525 | 29 | 
| 1924 | 540 | 24 | 
| 1925 | 519 | 30 | 
| 1926 | 514 | 31 | 
| 1927 | 513 | 32 | 
| 1928 | 520 | 28 | 
| 1929 | 514 | 28 | 
| 1930 | 507 | 25 | 
| 1931 | 499 | 26 | 
| 1932 | 510 | 21 | 
| 1935 | 489 | 37 | 
| 1937 | 497 | 23 | 
| 1938 | 508 | 22 | 
| 1939 | 501 | 24 | 
| 1940 | 505 | 30 | 
| 1941 | 502 | 33 | 
| 1942 | 519 | 40 | 
| 1943 | 542 | 31 | 
| 1944 | 526 | 32 | 
| 1945 | 511 | 36 | 
| 1946 | 545 | 44 | 
| 1947 | 556 | 46 | 
| 1948 | 574 | 31 | 
| 1949 | 563 | 36 | 
| 1950 | 561 | 46 | 
| 1951 | 558 | 54 | 
| 1952 | 545 | 65 | 
| 1953 | 545 | 78 | 
| 1954 | 562 | 65 | 
| 1955 | 570 | 74 | 
| 1956 | 540 | 108 | 
| 1957 | 555 | 108 | 
| 1958 | 509 | 149 | 
| 1959 | 522 | 143 | 
| 1960 | 523 | 155 | 
| 1961 | 520 | 146 | 
| 1962 | 533 | 137 | 
| 1963 | 544 | 116 | 
| 1964 | 544 | 123 | 
| 1965 | 547 | 110 | 
| 1966 | 510 | 135 | 
| 1967 | 517 | 132 | 
| 1968 | 495 | 168 | 
| 1969 | 520 | 149 | 
| 1970 | 536 | 132 | 
| 1971 | 530 | 141 | 
| 1972 | 568 | 102 | 
| 1973 | 556 | 97 | 
| 1974 | 550 | 116 | 
| 1975 | 571 | 101 | 
| 1976 | 545 | 118 | 
| 1977 | 584 | 88 | 
| 1978 | 600 | 85 | 
| 1979 | 607 | 80 | 
| 1980 | 580 | 111 | 
| 1981 | 593 | 97 | 
| 1982 | 610 | 90 | 
| 1983 | 633 | 63 | 
| 1984 | 630 | 67 | 
| 1985 | 622 | 75 | 
| 1986 | 631 | 73 | 
| 1987 | 654 | 63 | 
| 1988 | 669 | 62 | 
| 1989 | 660 | 93 | 
| 1990 | 724 | 59 | 
| 1991 | 707 | 57 | 
| 1992 | 719 | 64 | 
| 1993 | 737 | 34 | 
| 1994 | 729 | 48 | 
| 1995 | 764 | 37 | 
| 1996 | 745 | 32 | 
| 1997 | 765 | 27 | 
| 1998 | 776 | 24 | 
| 1999 | 778 | 35 | 
| 2000 | 783 | 31 | 
| 2001 | 794 | 32 | 
| 2003 | 807 | 24 | 
| 2006 | 863 | 22 | 
| 2008 | 895 | 21 | 
| 2011 | 861 | 22 | 
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births | 
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 659 | 23 | 
| 1951 | 662 | 36 | 
| 1952 | 645 | 52 | 
| 1953 | 657 | 46 | 
| 1954 | 652 | 73 | 
| 1955 | 644 | 90 | 
| 1956 | 591 | 159 | 
| 1957 | 507 | 290 | 
| 1958 | 348 | 650 | 
| 1959 | 322 | 817 | 
| 1960 | 278 | 1004 | 
| 1961 | 242 | 1250 | 
| 1962 | 236 | 1311 | 
| 1963 | 217 | 1482 | 
| 1964 | 217 | 1536 | 
| 1965 | 216 | 1462 | 
| 1966 | 206 | 1515 | 
| 1967 | 195 | 1585 | 
| 1968 | 165 | 1918 | 
| 1969 | 189 | 1685 | 
| 1970 | 210 | 1497 | 
| 1971 | 227 | 1287 | 
| 1972 | 224 | 1217 | 
| 1973 | 208 | 1201 | 
| 1974 | 201 | 1208 | 
| 1975 | 207 | 1169 | 
| 1976 | 214 | 1100 | 
| 1977 | 177 | 1502 | 
| 1978 | 183 | 1364 | 
| 1979 | 214 | 1201 | 
| 1980 | 231 | 1084 | 
| 1981 | 253 | 952 | 
| 1982 | 244 | 1007 | 
| 1983 | 255 | 908 | 
| 1984 | 290 | 796 | 
| 1985 | 294 | 761 | 
| 1986 | 249 | 1000 | 
| 1987 | 222 | 1197 | 
| 1988 | 229 | 1125 | 
| 1989 | 273 | 957 | 
| 1990 | 296 | 887 | 
| 1991 | 341 | 700 | 
| 1992 | 334 | 703 | 
| 1993 | 400 | 570 | 
| 1994 | 440 | 498 | 
| 1995 | 486 | 420 | 
| 1996 | 536 | 351 | 
| 1997 | 571 | 296 | 
| 1998 | 604 | 275 | 
| 1999 | 659 | 235 | 
| 2000 | 705 | 206 | 
| 2001 | 745 | 155 | 
| 2002 | 725 | 170 | 
| 2003 | 786 | 129 | 
| 2004 | 842 | 106 | 
| 2005 | 880 | 73 | 
| 2006 | 888 | 89 | 
| 2007 | 918 | 65 | 
| 2008 | 916 | 63 | 
| 2009 | 910 | 54 | 
| 2010 | 889 | 54 | 
| 2011 | 893 | 38 | 
| 2012 | 893 | 46 | 
| 2013 | 904 | 27 | 
| 2014 | 935 | 39 | 
| 2015 | 926 | 28 | 
| 2016 | 944 | 22 | 
| 2017 | 928 | 22 | 
| 2018 | 928 | 29 | 
| 2019 | 927 | 24 | 
| 2020 | 919 | 29 | 
Name Kelley in sign language
Kelley's name color
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