UK girl's name
Keily
Anglicized form of the Irish name Ceilidh meaning "visiting" or "celebrating".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Keily is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Keily popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5556, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 5 births.
This profile covers 11 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2000 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 11 living people in the UK are called Keily. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Keily ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 5 girls were registered as Keily.
- • About 11 living people in the UK are estimated to have Keily as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5556
2009
Births in 2009
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
5 births
Estimated living
11
2026
Meaning
What does Keily mean?
The name Keily is believed to have originated from the Celtic language, with roots tracing back to ancient Britain and Ireland. It is thought to be a variant of the Irish name Caeli or Caelie, which means "slender" or "graceful."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Keily can be found in the ancient Irish text, the Annals of the Four Masters, which dates back to the 17th century. In this historical record, a woman named Keily O'Donnell is mentioned as the wife of a prominent Irish chieftain.
Throughout the centuries, the name Keily has been borne by several notable individuals. In the 18th century, Keily O'Sullivan was an Irish poet and songwriter who gained recognition for her beautiful ballads and laments. Her works are still celebrated today in Irish folk music.
Another prominent figure with the name Keily was Keily Calvert, an English artist and illustrator from the 19th century. Born in 1822, she is renowned for her intricate illustrations of flora and fauna, which adorned many Victorian-era publications.
In the early 20th century, Keily Riordan was an Irish activist and suffragette who played a pivotal role in the fight for women's rights in Ireland. She was born in 1887 and dedicated her life to advocating for gender equality and social justice.
More recently, Keily Rivera was a Puerto Rican author and playwright who gained recognition for her poetic works and plays that explored themes of identity, culture, and social issues. She was born in 1937 and her literary contributions have left a lasting impact on Puerto Rican literature.
While the name Keily is not as common today as it once was, it carries a rich historical legacy and reflects the cultural heritage of the Celtic regions where it originated. Its enduring presence throughout the centuries is a testament to its unique and graceful charm.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Keily over time
The chart below shows babies named Keily registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Keily, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2009, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keily by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Keily was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4225 | 11 | 3 |
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- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Keily: questions and answers
How popular is the name Keily in the UK right now?
In 2009, Keily was ranked #5556 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Keily most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 5 babies registered as Keily in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Keily?
Anglicized form of the Irish name Ceilidh meaning "visiting" or "celebrating".
How many people are called Keily in the UK?
A total of 11 babies have been registered as Keily across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.