Kelei
Kelei is a girl baby name. Ranked #28,901 in the US, popular nicknames include Kel, Key, and Kelie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Kelei is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Kelei often also consider Marielouise, Stephen, Harold .
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Historical Record
Kelei first appeared in US Social Security records in 2011.
Over 6 babies have been named Kelei in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kelei is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,901 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,901
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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About the Name Kelei
Kelei is a girl name .
Kelei is currently ranked #28,901 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kelei include Kel, Key, and Kelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis