Neely
NEE-lee
Short form of Cornelius, Neal, or McNeilly
"horn; cloud; son of the poet"
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Updated Wed Feb 04 2026
The name Neely is currently ranked #964 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #964 in 1890. It is currently rising in popularity. Neely is occasionally used for girls in 2024.
# 964 in the US
Neely Rank in US Top 1000
Famous People Named Neely
- Neely Edwards (born Cornelius Limbach)American actor
- John Neely JohnsonAmerican politician; 4th governor of California
- John Neely Bryanfounder of Dallas, Texas, USA
The name Neely in Pop Culture
- Cornelius 'Neeley' NolanFrancie's brother in book/film 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn'
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