Keely
| Pronunciation | [KEE-lee] |
|---|---|
| Gender | Primarily female |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Irish origin |
| Region of origin | Ireland |
| Other names | |
| Variant forms | Keeley, Keelie |
| Related names | Kaelyn, Keira, Kiley, Kaylee |
Keely is an Irish female given name and surname and sometimes a male given name.
As a surname:
- Conrad Keely, American rock music singer
- Dermot Keely, Irish professional football player and manager
- John Ernst Worrell Keely (1827–1898), American inventor; invented the Keely Motor
- Patrick Keely (fl. early 20th century), American church architect
- Peter Keely, Irish footballer
- Séamus Keely (1889–1974), Irish politician
As a given name:
- Keely Smith (1928–2017), American jazz singer
- Keely Shaye Smith, American journalist, author and television host
- Keely Kelleher, American alpine skier
- Keely Hodgkinson