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Keelagh

Quick answerThe given name 'Keelagh' is derived from the Irish language, where it is believed to be a variant of the name 'Caoiléigh', meaning 'slender' or 'fair one'.

Irish · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#862
TrendStable
Peak year2008
Syllables2
OriginIrish
LanguageIrish
CultureIrish
Letters7
Numerology4 Chaldean 6
Global rank#862

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

About the name Keelagh

The given name 'Keelagh' is derived from the Irish language, where it is believed to be a variant of the name 'Caoiléigh', meaning 'slender' or 'fair one'.

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Etymology

The given name 'Keelagh' is derived from the Irish language, where it is believed to be a variant of the name 'Caoiléigh', meaning 'slender' or 'fair one'. The name 'Keelagh' is associated with Irish culture and has historical connections to the Irish language and folklore, although it is not a commonly used name in modern times.

Keelagh currently ranks #862 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.

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