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Conley

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Conley Pronunciation

Conley is pronounced KON-lee /ˈkɑn.li/High

Meaning: From Irish Ó Conghaile, 'descendant of Conghal' — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a valor element — used for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: A valiant Irish hound, in girls' clothing: Conley descends from Conghal — 'hound of valor' — joining Quinn and Riley in the unisex Irish-surname set. Crisp, spirited, and -ley fresh.

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningFrom Irish Ó Conghaile, 'descendant of Conghal' — con, 'hound/wolf', plus a valor element — used for girls

U.S. rank (2024)#3649 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births42 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 554

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Conley anglicizes Ó Conghaile, 'descendant of Conghal' — Irish con, 'hound, wolf', plus a valor element, 'valiant hound'. The surname crosses to girls in the unisex -ley wave with Quinn and Riley, country singer Conley-era surnames helping.

It registers thinly for girls in recent records. Rare for daughters, hound-valiant at the root.

Did you know? The hound (con) appears all over Irish names — Conley, Connor, Conall — because the loyal, fierce hound was the warrior's emblem in Gaelic culture.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Conley — surname etymology

Variations

ConlyConleigh

Nicknames

ConLee

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If you like Conley…

Quinn— a fellow Irish unisex favorite

Kinsley— another -sley girls' pick

Casey— shares the -ey ending

Kacey— another unisex pick

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Conley?

Conley is pronounced KON-lee (/ˈkɑn.li/). Press play above to hear Conley said aloud.

How do you say Conley?

Conley is said KON-lee (/ˈkɑn.li/). Press play above to hear Conley said aloud.

What does the name Conley mean?

Conley comes from Irish Ó Conghaile, 'descendant of Conghal' — 'valiant hound'.

Is Conley a boy or girl name?

Conley is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Conley?

Conley is a rare name for girls in the U.S.