Kelis
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kelis first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 6 babies have been named Kelis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kelis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #22,819 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #22,819
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kelis is also used as a girl name, ranked #4446.
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About the Name Kelis
Kelis is a boy name .
Is Kelis a boy or girl name? Kelis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #22,819 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,446. Kelis is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kelis is currently ranked #22,819 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kelis include Kel, Key, Keie, and Kelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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