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Conley

♀ Girl

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 (2025)#3351 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births46 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 600

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219632025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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
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Casey— shares the -ey ending
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Conley mean?

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

How do you pronounce Conley?

It's said KON-lee /ˈkɑn.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

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.

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