Kellis
Pronunciation: [ k-EHL-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kellis first appeared in US Social Security records in 2001.
Over 104 babies have been named Kellis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kellis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #50,746 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #50,746
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kellis is also used as a boy name, ranked #13372.
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About the Name Kellis
Kellis is a girl name .
Is Kellis a boy or girl name? Kellis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #50,746 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,372. Kellis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kellis is currently ranked #50,746 in popularity for girl 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 Kelly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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