Girl nameCurrently #4,412 in the USFalling
Kelis
2 syllablesPeak year: 20075 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kelis's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kelis's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kelis |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 114 |
| 2001 | 54 |
| 2002 | 71 |
| 2003 | 88 |
| 2004 | 191 |
| 2005 | 142 |
| 2006 | 235 |
| 2007 | 277 |
| 2008 | 178 |
| 2009 | 199 |
| 2010 | 135 |
| 2011 | 119 |
| 2012 | 148 |
| 2013 | 103 |
| 2014 | 106 |
| 2015 | 93 |
| 2016 | 73 |
| 2017 | 68 |
| 2018 | 99 |
| 2019 | 75 |
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2021 | 70 |
| 2022 | 73 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 32 |
Kelis through the decades
- Kelis peaked in 2007, when 277 babies were named Kelis in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kelis has fallen 58% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kelis currently ranks #4,412 in the US and is cooling off.