Kelli
Pronunciation: [ k-EHL-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Kelli first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 301 babies have been named Kelli in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kelli is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,340 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,340
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kelli is also used as a girl name, ranked #7689.
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Old English origin
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Ancient Egyptian via Greek origin
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Old English origin
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About the Name Kelli
Kelli is a boy name .
Is Kelli a boy or girl name? Kelli is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,340 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,689. Kelli is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kelli is currently ranked #29,340 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kelli include Kel, Key, Keie, and Kelkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kelli include Kellan, Kellen, Kelly, Keller, Kellin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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