Keli
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #824 in 1979
8 babies were named Keli in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,536 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1955–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Keli you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Keli, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Keli would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKeli first shows up in US birth records in 1955, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 70 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1979, when it ranked #824. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowKeli was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 82,645 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 200,000.
- TrendKeli has climbed 2,536 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Keli
Keli is a girl name of Irish origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-eli”. US birth records list Keli for girls from 1955 to 2025, in 67 of those 71 years. Its best year was 1979, when it ranked #824 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 9.7 | 102,881 girls |
| 1960s | 48 | 20,938 girls |
| 1970s | 83 | 12,021 girls |
| 1980s | 74 | 13,583 girls |
| 1990s | 30 | 32,852 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 83,612 girls |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 289,017 girls |
| 2020s | 3.3 | 304,569 girls |
Other spellings of Keli
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Keli
What is the origin of the name Keli?
Keli has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Keli a boy or girl name?
Keli is a girl name.
How popular is the name Keli?
Keli ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1979 (#824).