Kiley - A British Surname

The surname Kiley is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Ó Cadhla", meaning "descendant of Cadhla". The name is primarily found in Ireland and is linked to ancient Gaelic heritage.

The Kiley surname has roots in County Clare, one of the traditional counties of Ireland, and has since spread to other parts of the British Isles, including England and Scotland. The Kiley family name has diverse historical associations and is often associated with traits such as bravery, loyalty, and resilience.

Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Kiley surname have made significant contributions to various fields, from academia to the arts and beyond. The surname has evolved and diversified, branching into different spellings and forms, such as O’Kiley and MacKiley.

Today, the Kiley surname continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a link to the ancestral past of families across the British Isles and beyond.

There are approximately 548 people named Kiley in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Kiley.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Dennis
  • John
  • Neil
  • Patrick
  • Paul
  • Ronald
  • Steven
  • Thomas

Female

  • Anne
  • Bridget
  • Deborah
  • Denise
  • Eileen
  • Heather
  • Helen
  • Jane
  • Jennifer
  • Michelle
  • Nicola
  • Rona
  • Rosemary
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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