The nameKellya
Kellya is a recent girl's name derived from Kelly, mostly given in France in the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Irish
Meaning
Kelly comes from the Irish Ó Ceallaigh, a surname often linked to "strife".
Origin
Irish, through Kelly, with an ending in -a.
History
First found in France in 1996, Kellya peaked around 2010. It is less common today.
Popularity of the name Kellya
Kellya in France
Kellya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 890 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Kellya. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Kellya in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 31 births a year on average, against 66 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kellya mean?
Kelly comes from the Irish Ó Ceallaigh, a surname often linked to "strife".
What is the origin of the name Kellya?
Irish, through Kelly, with an ending in -a.
Is Kellya a girl's or a boy's name?
Kellya is a girl's name.