Kelleye
Irish · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Kelleye
Kelleye is a modern English variant spelling of Kelley, which derives from the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh, meaning "descendant of Ceallach" (a name possibly meaning "bright-headed" or "strife").
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Etymology
Kelleye is a modern English variant spelling of Kelley, which derives from the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh, meaning "descendant of Ceallach" (a name possibly meaning "bright-headed" or "strife"). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, where it emerged as a given name during the 20th century through the conversion of Irish surnames to first names, with no significant religious or historical significance.
Kelleye currently ranks #10,510 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.
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