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Kaely

Quick answerKaely is a modern English name derived from the Irish name Kaeleigh or Caoimhe, which means "beautiful" or "graceful" and has roots in Gaelic linguistic tradition.

Irish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,317
TrendStable
Peak year2023
Syllables2
OriginIrish
LanguageGaelic
CultureIrish
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 3
Global rank#1,585

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kaely

Kaely is a modern English name derived from the Irish name Kaeleigh or Caoimhe, which means "beautiful" or "graceful" and has roots in Gaelic linguistic tradition.

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Etymology

Kaely is a modern English name derived from the Irish name Kaeleigh or Caoimhe, which means "beautiful" or "graceful" and has roots in Gaelic linguistic tradition. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no significant historical or religious association beyond its Irish heritage.

Kaely currently ranks #3,317 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

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