Kelli
Kelli: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kelli
- A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kelly.
How popular is Kelli?
Since 1880, 74,891 girls and 301 boys in the U.S. have been named Kelli (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #115 in 1969. Its highest rank for boys was #2365 in 1969. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Kelli
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Kelli FAQ
What does the name Kelli mean?
A female given name transferred from the surname, variant of Kelly.
What is the origin of the name Kelli?
Kelli is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Kelli?
Since 1880, 74,891 girls and 301 boys in the U.S. have been named Kelli (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #115 in 1969. Its highest rank for boys was #2365 in 1969. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Kelli a boy or girl name?
Kelli is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 74,891 girls and 301 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.