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Keilidh

Quick answerThe given name 'Keilidh' is of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning 'a celebration' or 'a party', derived from the Gaelic word 'cèilidh', which refers to a social gathering with music and dance.

Scottish Gaelic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#446
TrendNew ★
Peak year2021
Syllables2
OriginScottish Gaelic
LanguageGaelic
CultureScottish
Letters7
Numerology4 Chaldean 3
Global rank#446

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

About the name Keilidh

The given name 'Keilidh' is of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning 'a celebration' or 'a party', derived from the Gaelic word 'cèilidh', which refers to a social gathering with music and dance.

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Etymology

The given name 'Keilidh' is of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning 'a celebration' or 'a party', derived from the Gaelic word 'cèilidh', which refers to a social gathering with music and dance. The name 'Keilidh' is commonly used in Scottish and Irish cultures, with historical context in traditional Scottish Gaelic-speaking communities, particularly in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

Keilidh currently ranks #446 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.

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