Kelie
Kelie is an Irish girl name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Kelie has the name Eli hiding inside it.
- GenerationKelie peaked in 1969, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Kelie you'd meet today is about 56 years old.
- HistoryKelie first shows up in US birth records in 1959, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 66 years since.
US births per million girls, 1959–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kelie
Kelie is a girl name of Irish origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1960s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Irish names
Other spellings of Kelie
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Girl name: Alina · possibly noble
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
Questions about the name Kelie
What is the origin of the name Kelie?
Kelie is Irish in origin. Other Irish names to consider are Abigail (“my father is joy”), Riley (“rye clearing”), Maeve (“she who intoxicates”) and Kennedy (“helmeted head”).
Is Kelie a boy or girl name?
Kelie is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kelie?
Kelie is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2007. It peaked at #4,418 in 1969, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Kelie?
If you like Kelie, you might also like Kellie, Keelie and Kellye. Kellie is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Kelie?
Kelie is an Irish girl name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.