Kelli

Kelli 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 15 girls in the United States.

Kelli at a glance

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

About the name Kelli

Kelli 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, Kelli first appears in Social Security records in 1945. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #115 in 1969, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 74,875 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kelli in US records

First recorded (US)
1945
Best US rank
#115 in 1969
Peak year
1970
Babies named Kelli in 2024
15
Total since 1880
74,875

Kelli in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1755 in 1996
Babies named Kelli in 2003
4
Total since 1996
35

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kelli mean?

The meaning of Kelli 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 Kelli a boy or girl name?

Kelli is a girl name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kelli?

Kelli comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Kelli?

Kelli first appears in US records in 1945. Its best-ever ranking was #115 in 1969, and 15 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].