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Connelly

♀ Girl

Pronounced KON-uh-lee /ˈkɒn.ə.li/High

Meaning: From the Irish O Conghaile — 'descendant of Conghal', a name variously read 'as valorous/fierce as a hound'; used for both sexes; we note the surnameLow

In 30 seconds: Descendant of Conghal; valorous: Connelly is an Irish surname. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish O Conghaile — 'descendant of Conghal', a name variously read 'as valorous/fierce as a hound'; used for both sexes; we note the surname
U.S. rank (2025)#12186 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 237

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019912025

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

Connelly comes from the Irish O Conghaile — 'descendant of Conghal', a name variously read 'as valorous/fierce as a hound' (we note the surname). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'KON-uh-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname-name for both sexes. Rare, descendant-of-Conghal at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Connelly is an Irish surname — 'descendant of Conghal', 'as valorous as a hound' — a lyrical name, used for both sexes (we note the surname; said 'KON-uh-lee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Connelly — surname; unisex

Variations

ConneelyConnollyConley

Nicknames

Connie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Connelly mean?

Connelly is an Irish surname — 'descendant of Conghal', 'as valorous as a hound'; used for both sexes; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Connelly?

It's said KON-uh-lee /kn..li/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Connelly a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Connelly?

Connelly is a very rare name in the U.S.

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