Kellis
Pronunciation: [ k-EHL-ihs ]
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Kellis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 70 babies have been named Kellis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kellis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,372 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,372
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Kellis
Kellis is a boy name .
Is Kellis a boy or girl name? Kellis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,372 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #50,746. Kellis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kellis is currently ranked #13,372 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kellis include Kel, Kell, Kelly, Kellie, Key, Keie, and Kelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kellis include Kellan, Kellen, Kelly, Keller, Kellin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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