Kiley

Meaning of Kiley

Kiley (KY-lee) is that friendly Irish charmer who shows up with a smile and a story—her roots trace back to the Gaelic Ó Cadhla, meaning “graceful” or “beautiful,” and she also nods to the Scots-Gaelic word caol, “slender,” like a river slipping through green hills. Over the decades she’s danced up and down the U.S. popularity charts—peaking in the early 2000s, easing a bit since—proving she prefers a cameo to a crowd scene. Kiley shares a breezy vibe with Riley and Kylie yet keeps her own rhythm, the way a lark sings a familiar tune but adds a brand-new trill. Parents often picture her as bright-eyed, quick-witted, and just mischievous enough to make life interesting; after all, a name that once meant “graceful” still knows how to leap. If you’re looking for something both down-to-earth and lightly sparkly, Kiley might be the modern Celtic keepsake ready to slip into your family’s story.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as KY-lee (/kaɪˈli/)

• Kailey
• Kayla
• Kylie
• Kaylee
• Kailyn
• Kylee
• Kyla