Kweli
Kweli is a girl baby name. Ranked #61,187 in the US, popular nicknames include Kwe, Kwy, and Kweie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kweli first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 11 babies have been named Kweli in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kweli is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,187 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,187
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
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Also a Boy Name
Kweli is also used as a boy name, ranked #35995.
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About the Name Kweli
Kweli is a girl name .
Is Kweli a boy or girl name? Kweli is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #61,187 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #35,995. Kweli is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kweli is currently ranked #61,187 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kweli include Kwe, Kwy, and Kweie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis