This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance: Name: Conley – Meaning: descendant of Conghalach – Origin: Irish (surname) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: KAHN-lee
Conley is a neutral name, pronounced KAHN-lee, with roots as an Irish surname carrying the meaning 'descendant of Conghalach.' You might come across a claim that it means 'descendant of Conlaodh' instead, but Wiktionary traces it to Ó Conghalaigh and Ó Conghaile, patronyms of Conghalach — a different root name than that popular version. For parents drawn to surname-style, globally rooted first names, Conley fits that explorer category.
Meaning & Origin of Conley
Meaning: Descendant of conghalach.
Origin: Irish (surname).
A common claim: Sometimes said to mean 'descendant of Conlaodh.' Actually: Wiktionary derives Conley from Ó Conghalaigh/Ó Conghaile, meaning 'descendant of Conghalach' — a different root name than Conlaodh.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Conley
Phonetic: KAHN-lee IPA: /ˈkɑːnli/
Popularity of Conley
Conley hit its high point in Social Security records in 1905, ranking #709 with 12 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had drifted down to #2309, with 61 babies recorded.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1882–2024.
Make Conley Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Conley, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
Names With a Similar Story
Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.
FAQ
What does the name Conley mean?
Descendant of conghalach. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Conley)
How do you pronounce Conley?
Conley is pronounced KAHN-lee (IPA: /ˈkɑːnli/).
Is Conley a popular name right now?
Conley peaked at #709 in 1905 and is ranked #2309 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)
📊 How popular is Conley? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
🎨 Get Printable Name Art for Conley
Beautiful nursery-ready 8×10" print with name & meaning
Preview & Download →More Baby Name Inspiration
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →
