Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Keely

Keely is almost an Irish female name – at least we know it was probably inspired by one. For instance, the Irish name Keela comes from the Gaelic “cadhla” meaning “beautiful, graceful”, but mostly in the sense of a rare beauty, as in girl “so beautiful that only poets can describe her.” The other possible etymology for Keely is from an ancient Irish personal name Caoladhe, from the Gaelic “caol” meaning "slender". Technically speaking, however, Keely isn’t truly Irish.

All About the Baby Name – Keely

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME KEELY

The Master Number Twenty-Two combines the traits of Twos and Fours into a powerful force. The references to The Master Builder and "large undertakings" serve to underscore the massive potential of this personality. They are extremely capable and therefore almost always successful. Twenty-Twos are courageous leaders, innovative thinkers, extremely wise and highly organized. As such, they are able to manifest something of major importance that will have a lasting impact on this world. Master Numbers carry with them a great sense of responsibility, so it can be a burden. However, Twenty-Twos are executors and action-takers. Further, this personality exhibits traits of the Twos, which brings sensitivity, spirituality and harmony, so their endeavors are likely to benefit mankind in some capacity.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME KEELY

The name Keely debuted on the American female naming charts for the first time in 1959, most likely influenced by the popularity of jazz singer Keely Smith (who was actually born Dorothy Jacqueline Keely in 1932). Keely is a name that hasn’t exactly caught on in the United States, but it has been used with some mild frequency. The height of this name’s popularity was achieved in 1997 at position #455 out of 1000 when about 550 baby girls were given this name. Unfortunately, 2009 marks the last year Keely managed to secure even a Top 1000 ranking, which means it’s now given to less than 200. Keely is a cute, informal name with an Irish sensibility.

Quick Facts

ON KEELY

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

Celtic

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

2

RANKING POPULARITY:

N/A

PRONUNCIATION:

KEE-lee

SIMPLE MEANING:

Rare beauty; Slender

Characteristics

OF KEELY

The Master Builder

Leader

Large Undertakings

Confidence

Discipline

Organization

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Keely

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME KEELY

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Keely

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME KEELY

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Keely


Popular Songs

ON KEELY

Keely Aimee
a song by The Good Life

Famous People

NAMED KEELY

Keely Smith (jazz singer)
Keely Shaye Smith (journalist/TV host)
Keeley Hazell (English model)

Children of Famous People

NAMED KEELY

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Keely

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME KEELY

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Keely