Will my child share the name Keighley with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Keighley per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Keighley in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Keighley becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Keighley is declining: down 3,025 places since 2005, to #5,707 in 2010. It peaked at #1,168 in 1996.

Is Keighley a good choice for a distinctive name?

Keighley 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.

Is Keighley a popular baby name in the United States?

Keighley does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Keighley is a distinctive choice, ranked #5707 in 2010. Your child is likely to be the only Keighley in their class.

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UK Rank 2010

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About the Name Keighley

Keighley has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3871 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #1168 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been recorded in UK data since 1996.

Keighley is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Keighley in their class.