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Konley

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Pronounced KON-lee /ˈkΙ’n.li/Medium

Meaning: A K- respelling in the Conley/Connelly family, an Irish surname (O Conghaile) sometimes tied to 'valor' or 'as fierce as a hound.' As spelled its route is uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname-style name: Konley respells Conley (said 'KON-lee'). Modern and rare.
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Origin LowIrish, American
MeaningA K- respelling in the Conley/Connelly family, an Irish surname (O Conghaile) sometimes tied to 'valor' or 'as fierce as a hound.' As spelled its route is uncertain.
U.S. rank (2022)#14520 β†— Rising
2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 21

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202220162022

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

Konley is a K- spelling in the Conley/Connelly surname family, an Irish name of debated sense ('valor'/'as fierce as a hound'). As spelled the route is uncertain, which we note -- rare in the U.S. (said 'KON-lee').

It appears only very rarely in recent U.S. data. Extremely rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Konley respells Conley/Connelly, an Irish surname sometimes read as 'valor' or 'fierce as a hound'; as spelled its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'KON-lee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References -- Konley β€” FLAG: coinage/respelling, routes uncertain. audio_use_respelling false.

Variations

ConleyKonleeKonleigh

Nicknames

KonLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Konley mean?

Konley is a K- respelling in the Conley/Connelly surname family; as spelled the route is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Konley?

It's said KON-lee /ˈkΙ’n.li/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Konley a boy or girl name?

Konley is a girl's name.

How popular is Konley?

Konley is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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