Kelia
- US rank
- #7,491
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,221 in 1993
14 babies were named Kelia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 68 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1960–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kelia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 114,943 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kelia, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kelia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKelia first shows up in US birth records in 1960, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 65 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1993, when it reached #3,221.
- TrendKelia has climbed 68 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,491. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Kelia
Kelia is a girl name of Irish origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-lia”. US birth records list Kelia for girls from 1960 to 2025, in 64 of those 66 years. Its best year was 1993, when it ranked #3,221 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,491, with 14 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.3 | 304,878 girls |
| 1970s | 6.7 | 149,254 girls |
| 1980s | 6.4 | 156,740 girls |
| 1990s | 16 | 61,538 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 89,847 girls |
| 2010s | 10 | 96,805 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 94,488 girls |
Other spellings of Kelia
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 Kelia
What is the origin of the name Kelia?
Kelia has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Kelia a boy or girl name?
Kelia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kelia?
Kelia ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1993 (#3,221).