Slender or fair
Keeli is a modern phonetic spelling of the Irish name Keely, which is derived from the Gaelic surname O'Caollaidhe. It is often interpreted as meaning slender, graceful, or beautiful. While rare in this specific spelling, it shares the light, energetic sound of popular K-names from the late 20th century.
Less common today
Keeli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,530 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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