Keilly

Noongar, Scottish

"boomerang; narrow channel"

Keilly Origin and Meaning

The name Keilly is a girl's name.

Keilly is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Kelly, which originated as an Irish surname meaning 'warrior' or 'bright-headed.' The unusual spelling adds a distinctive touch while maintaining the familiar pronunciation. This variant emerged during the trend of creating unique spellings for traditional names, likely gaining some usage from the 1990s onward. While the traditional Kelly was extremely popular in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s, Keilly remains relatively rare, offering familiarity in sound but uniqueness in appearance. The name carries the spirited, strong connotations of its Irish origin while the spelling gives it a contemporary flair.