Keeley is a distinctive choice, ranked #3319 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Keeley in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#3319
About the Name Keeley
Keeley has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 704 places in five years. It was most popular in 2006 at #162 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Keeley is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Keeley
Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Keeley per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Keeley in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Keeley has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 704 places in the last five years. Its peak was #162 in 2006. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Keeley is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Keeley does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Keeleys in the wild.
7
UK babies named Keeley (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 704 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Keeley
Likely around 1 other Keeley in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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