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Kellis

Pronunciation: [ k-EHL-ihs ]

Girl Name #50,746 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kellis is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EHL-ihs.

Parents who love the name Kellis often also consider Ahmarria, Deeqa, .

Popularity Over Time

#50,746
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#50,746
Total SSA Count
5

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Nicknames

Kel Key Kelie Kellie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kellis

Is Kellis a boy or girl name?
Kellis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #50746. As a boy name, it is ranked #13372. Kellis is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Kellis?
Kellis is pronounced k-EHL-ihs.
How popular is the name Kellis?
Kellis is currently ranked #50746 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Kellis?
Common nicknames for Kellis include Kel, Key, Kelie, and Kellie.
Is Kellis a common or rare name?
Kellis is an uncommon name, ranked #50746 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kellis

Kellis is a girl name .

Is Kellis a boy or girl name? Kellis is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #50,746 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,372. Kellis is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kellis is currently ranked #50,746 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kellis include Kel, Key, Kelie, and Kellie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Kellis include Kelly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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