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Keli

Gender
Female
Meaning
Lively Or Aggressive. Alternate Spelling: Kelly.
Origin
English

Keli Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,349 baby girls have been named Keli. The name peaked in 1979 with 190 US births that year (rank #825). In 2024, ranked #16424 nationally — 15,599 places below its 1979 peak.

Top States for Keli

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Keli births are: California (356), Texas (312), Ohio (176).

Other English-Origin Names Like Keli

If you like Keli's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →

4-Letter Names Starting with K

Names with Keli's exact length and starting letter: K.C., Kaci, Kacy, Kada, Kade.

Quick Facts About Keli

5,642
English baby names in our dictionary
2,251
English female names
99
4-letter K-names in our dictionary
598
K-female names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Elle Abbreviation Of Eleanor And Ellen. Beautiful Fairy Female English

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