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Kelli

Pronunciation: [ k-EHL-ee ]

Boy Name #29,340 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kelli is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHL-ee.

Parents who love the name Kelli often also consider Kenneth, Kelly, Kelley .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#29,340
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Kel Key Kelie

Also a Girl Name

Kelli is also used as a girl name, ranked #7689.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kelli

Is Kelli a boy or girl name?
Kelli is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #29340. As a girl name, it is ranked #7689. Kelli is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Kelli?
Kelli is pronounced k-EHL-ee.
How popular is the name Kelli?
Kelli is currently ranked #29340 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kelli?
Common nicknames for Kelli include Kel, Key, and Kelie.
Is Kelli a common or rare name?
Kelli is an uncommon name, ranked #29340 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Kelie. 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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