Keily

Irish

"war"

Keily Origin and Meaning

The name Keily is a boy's name.

Keily as a masculine name represents an uncommon gender usage of what is typically a feminine name in English-speaking countries. The feminine Keily is often a variant spelling of Kelly or Kaylee. The name has Irish roots, derived from the surname Kelly (from 'ceallach' meaning 'strife' or 'war'), or possibly as a variation of Kiley. As a masculine name, Keily is very rare, possibly appearing more often in some cultural contexts or as a creative variation. The soft sound pattern gives the name a gentle quality when used for boys, contrasting with more traditionally masculine-sounding names. Its rarity as a masculine name makes it highly distinctive, though it may cause occasional confusion regarding gender expectations.