Kelli
k(el)-li
US Popularity:9788
Origin:Irish
Meaning:Bright-headed; War, strife; Church
Kelli, a gender-neutral name, is derived from the Irish Ceallach. A variant of the peppy Kelly, this variant means "bright-headed," “war,” “strife,” and “church.” With this name, baby Kelli can feel inspired to embrace the world around them and live life to the fullest. The -i ending adds a touch of fun to things, so baby can feel okay with steering clear of the war-like part of their name.
Kelli Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Kelli is currently #9788 in U.S. births
Girl:Kelli is currently #5623 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#5623
in 2023
- 79
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Kelli, February 2019
Behind the Name, Kelly, January 2022
Behind the Name, Ceallach, June 2023
Name Doctor, Kelli
WordSense Dictionary, Kelly
House of Names, Kelly History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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