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Keighley

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Pronounced KEE-lee /ˈkiː.li/Medium

Meaning: From the English town and surname Keighley (Yorkshire), traditionally 'Cyhha's wood or clearing'; also used as a spelling of Keeley/Kaylee. As a first name the route is uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-style English name: Keighley points to a Yorkshire place ('a clearing') and echoes Keeley (said 'KEE-lee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English town and surname Keighley (Yorkshire), traditionally 'Cyhha's wood or clearing'; also used as a spelling of Keeley/Kaylee. As a first name the route is uncertain.
U.S. rank (2025)#9782 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 213

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319892025

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

Keighley began as an English place and surname from Yorkshire, 'Cyhha's wood or clearing,' and also reads as a decorative Keeley/Kaylee spelling. The route into girls' use is uncertain, which we note. Surname-style and soft (said 'KEE-lee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, place-name in root, and pretty.

Did you know? Keighley is a real Yorkshire town (traditionally 'Cyhha's clearing'), and its spelling doubles as a fancy form of Keeley or Kaylee; as a first name the route is uncertain, which we note (said 'KEE-lee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Keighley — Yorkshire place/surname; Keeley spelling; routes uncertain

Variations

KeeleyKeighlyKaylee

Nicknames

KeeLeigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keighley mean?

Keighley is a Yorkshire place/surname ('Cyhha's clearing') and reads as a spelling of Keeley/Kaylee. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Keighley?

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

Is Keighley a boy or girl name?

Keighley is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Keighley?

Keighley is a rare name in the U.S.

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