Kelis
Meaning
"modern American invented name"
Origin: American
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,446
- Total SSA Count
- 32
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Keli, Lee
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"modern American invented name"
Origin: American
"motion, wandering"
Origin: Hebrew
Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4446 for Kelis.
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Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kelis at #4446 in the United States.
Kelis means "modern American invented name" (American origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).
Kelis is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.