Island of the ships or meadow of the ships
Kesley is a modern variation of the English surname Kelsey. It likely derives from the Old English elements 'ceol' meaning ship and 'eg' meaning island, or possibly from a place name meaning 'Cael's island'.
About 14 girls were named Kesley in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
