Kelli

Pronunciation: [ k-EHL-ee ]

Girl Name #7,689 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kelli is a girl name, recorded for 15 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #7,689
Total SSA Count: 15

Alternative Spellings

Kelly #867

Nicknames

Kel Key Kelie

Also a Boy Name

Kelli is also used as a boy name, ranked #29340.

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Similar Names

Kenneth Kelly Kelley Kent Keith Keturah Kelsey Kennie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kelli

Is Kelli a boy or girl name?

Kelli is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #7689. As a boy name, it is ranked #29340. 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 #7689 in popularity for girl 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 #7689 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Kelie. 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.