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Keli Girl

Popularity: #945 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKEL-ee / /ˈkɛli/

Irish; Hawaiian

Meaning

Irish: slender; Hawaiian: a form of the name Kelly

Historical & Cultural Background

In Irish culture, Keli is often associated with the name Kelly, which has roots in the Gaelic language. In Hawaiian, Keli is a variant that reflects the adaptation of names in different cultural contexts. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly in the United States, where it is often seen as a modern and feminine choice.

Trend Summary

Keli has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often reflecting trends in similar names.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kelley
  • Kelly

International Variants

  • Keli (Hawaiian)
  • Kelly (English)

Famous people named Keli

Fictional characters named Keli

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Keli was first seen in the United States in 1955. Keli has ranked as high as #936 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Keli has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Keli (2002)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19558
195612
195718
195832
195928
196044
196165
196271
196359
196466
1965114
1966130
196787
1968103
1969110
1970109
1971115
1972105
197392
197495
1975103
1976130
1977178
1978169
1979190
1980172
1981146
1982131
1983138
1984109
1985119
1986125
1987114
1988108
198996
199086
199182
199276
199366
199452
199548
199636
199738
199830
199939
200022
200129
200238
200333
200419
200514
200614
200720
200821
200910
201011
201110
201211
20136
20156
201612
20185
20206
20215
20228
20245