Kelis

Kelis is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 32 girls in the United States.

Kelis at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kelis

Kelis belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kelis first appears in Social Security records in 2000. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #972 in 2007, and in 2024 32 babies received the name — 2,845 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kelis in US records

First recorded (US)
2000
Best US rank
#972 in 2007
Peak year
2007
Babies named Kelis in 2024
32
Total since 1880
2,845

Kelis in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#389 in 2004
Babies named Kelis in 2022
6
Total since 1996
451

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kelis mean?

The meaning of Kelis is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kelis a boy or girl name?

Kelis is a girl name. In 2024, 32 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kelis?

Kelis comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kelis?

Kelis first appears in US records in 2000. Its best-ever ranking was #972 in 2007, and 32 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].