Bright-headed; war; lively
Kelie is a modern variant of Kelly, which originates from the Irish surname Γ Ceallaigh. While its exact etymology is debated, it is most commonly associated with the Gaelic word 'ceallach', meaning strife or war, or 'ceall', meaning a church. As a feminine given name, it gained popularity in the mid-20th century and has since seen various creative spelling iterations.
Less common today
Kelie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,823 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).