Meaning, origin, history
Kealie is a unique and beautiful name of Irish origin. It is derived from the Irish word "ceallach," which means "strife" or "contention." Despite its somewhat negative connotation, Kealie has been embraced as a distinctive girls' name in recent years.
The name Kealia was first used in the 1800s in Ireland and later gained popularity among the Irish diaspora in North America during the early to mid-20th century. Today, it is still relatively rare but continues to be chosen by parents looking for a distinctive and meaningful name for their daughters.
One notable person with the name Kealie is Kealia Ohai, an American soccer player who plays as a forward for the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Born in 1993 to a Hawaiian father and an Irish mother, Ohai proudly carries her Irish heritage through her name.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Kealie since 1880
Total births
83
Total since 1880
Peak year
2009
15 births
in 2011
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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