Kelly

Kel·lyHuman

At a glance

Kelly is the #649 dog name in our records. About 1 in 2,138 female dogs is called Kelly, and the name is rising.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Kelly?

#649dog name of 19,856
1 in 2,138female dogs
226dogs in the records
#380cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 89%Boys 10%Not recorded 1%

90% girls · 10% boys among 224 dogs with a recorded sex

Kelly over the years

Rising
047.92013: 3.8, 2014: 0.9, 2015: 0.9, 2016: 3.9, 2017: 0.5, 2018: 2.3, 2019: 0.8, 2020: 0.9, 2021: 2.3, 2022: 1.9, 2023: 6.9, 2024: 1.12013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Kelly per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Kelly

Questions

Is Kelly a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a girl's name (90% female).

How popular is Kelly for dogs?

Kelly is the #649 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 226 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Kelly?

Kelly is said in 2 syllables: Kel·ly. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Kelly?

Callie, Cali and Kali sound similar.

What breeds are often named Kelly?

Labrador Retrievers, Shih Tzus and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Kelly.

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