Keli
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Keli first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 4,349 babies have been named Keli in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Keli is past its peak , currently ranked #47,518 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,518
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Keli is also used as a boy name, ranked #40078.
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Irish origin
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About the Name Keli
Keli is a girl name .
Is Keli a boy or girl name? Keli is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,518 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #40,078. Keli is more commonly used as a boy name.
Keli is currently ranked #47,518 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Keli include Kelsey, Kelly, Kelani, Kelsie, Kelsi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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