Kiely
Every Kiely since 1969 — 849 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiely
Kiely is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,178 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 849 American babies have been named Kiely. Its peak came in 2008, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kiely stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiely year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,178 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,413 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,451 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,952 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,767 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,152 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,967 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,074 |
| 2016 | 8 | #12,353 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,230 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,325 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,615 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,015 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,918 |
| 2010 | 22 | #6,072 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,629 |
| 2008 | 52 | #3,242 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,031 |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,028 |
| 2005 | 32 | #4,312 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,144 |
| 2003 | 48 | #3,104 |
| 2002 | 42 | #3,308 |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,454 |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,486 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,573 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,403 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,948 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,071 |
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Famous people named Kiely
- Kiely Williams Singer · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kiely in 2025?
Kiely ranked #16,178 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kiely?
849 babies have been named Kiely in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiely most popular?
Kiely peaked in 2008, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Kiely a boy or girl name?
Kiely is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kiely rising or falling?
Kiely is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kiely?
Well-known people named Kiely include Kiely Williams (singer).