Total births
610
Girls' name · since 1993
Keilly
Since 1993, U.S. Social Security records show 610 babies named Keilly, peaking in 2011. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8179
- among girls today
- 610
- born since 1993
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
610 babies have been named Keilly since 1993, making it today's #8179 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Keilly has been recorded 610 times among girls since 1993, currently ranked #8179 nationally and more common than 54% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2025.
- #8179 among girls today
- 610 born since 1993
- 2000s peak decade
- 54% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Keilly is currently the #8179 girls' name in America, more common than 54% of girls - 610 born since 1993, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8179
- among girls today
- 610
- born since 1993
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 54%
- more common than other girls
Keilly vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#8179
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 54% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Keilly was born in this single decade.
2011
Single peak year
48 babies were named Keilly in 2011 - its busiest year on record.
How Keilly compares
610 Top 41% higher than 59% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Keilly's all-time total is 60% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Keilly | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 610 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 48 | 19,840 |
Keilly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Keilly's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2011 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Keilly at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2011
Current rank
#8,179
Active since
1993
Keilly popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2011)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Keilly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Keilly's strongest decade.
258 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Keilly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 24
1990s
24 births
- 2000s
2000s
258 births
- 2010s
2010s
247 births
- 2020s 81
2020s
81 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 258 births (42% of all-time use).
How Keilly compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Keilly's total volume
Keilly vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Keilly by state
Where Keilly concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 91 | 14.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 57 | 9.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 18 | 3.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Keilly's total US births 14.9%
Even split
91 of 610 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keilly? ▼
Keilly has been given to 610 babies in the U.S. since 1993, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #8179 as of the latest data. 48 babies were born in 2011, its single highest year.
When was Keilly most popular? ▼
Keilly was most popular in the 2000s decade with 258 total births. The single peak year was 2011.
Where is Keilly most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keilly are California (91 births), Texas (57 births), New York (18 births).
How long has the name Keilly been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Keilly since 1993 -- 33 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Keilly? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keira, Keisha, Keila, Keily, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Keilly's data
- Keilly's decade-level peak was the 2000s (258 total births); usage has since declined to 81 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Keillys (91 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Keilly
Nearby Names Like Keilly
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keilly
Keira Girl
#606 33,836 births
Keisha Girl
#2571 22,293 births
Keila Girl
#1562 7,424 births
Keily Girl
#981 5,355 births
Keilani Girl
#751 5,304 births
Compare Keilly side by side: Keilly vs Keira Keilly vs Keisha Keilly vs Keila
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Keilly: #8179 Girls' Name - 610 Births, Peak 2011." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keilly. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Keilly draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.