US Popularity:9788
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Bright-headed; War, strife; Church
Kelli, a gender-neutral name, is derived from the Irish Ceallach. A variant of the peppy Kelly, this variant means "bright-headed," “war,” “strife,” and “church.” With this name, baby Kelli can feel inspired to embrace the world around them and live life to the fullest. The -i ending adds a touch of fun to things, so baby can feel okay with steering clear of the war-like part of their name.

How Popular Is The Name Kelli?

U.S. Births

Overall:Kelli is currently #9788 in U.S. births
Girl:Kelli is currently #5623 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#5623
in 2023
- 79
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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