Kelli
Pronunciation: [ k-EHL-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kelli first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 74,856 babies have been named Kelli in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kelli is past its peak , currently ranked #7,689 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,689
- Total SSA Count
- 15
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Kelli is also used as a boy name, ranked #29340.
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West African origin
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Japanese origin
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About the Name Kelli
Kelli is a girl name .
Is Kelli a boy or girl name? Kelli is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #7,689 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,340. Kelli is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kelli is currently ranked #7,689 in popularity for girl 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 Kelly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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