Liam Patel

By Liam Patel
Linguistics Researcher

Updated on September 03, 2024

Kiley

US Popularity Rank: 4935

Origin: Australian

Meaning: Graceful, beautiful; Boomerang

Kiley is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin that means "graceful" or "beautiful," making it an excellent option for your little treasure. This name derives from the Old Irish surname O'Cadhla, often Anglicized as O'Kiely, giving the name traditional and historical connotations. Kiley also has Australian origins, as the indigenous Noongar people use the word kiley to mean "boomerang." Today, Kiley remains a popular name option in Australia, popularized by novelist and playwright Kylie Tennant.

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