The baby name Kelli is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɛli/ (KEL-ee).
The baby name Kelli is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkɛli/ (KEL-ee).
Kelli is English, Irish in Origin.
Kelli is a modern feminine respelling of Kelly, which derives from the Irish surname O Ceallaigh, "descendant of Ceallach." The Old Irish personal name Ceallach has uncertain roots, commonly interpreted as "bright-headed" or connected to "strife/war"; a later folk association links it to ceall, "church," reflecting pious connotations. As with many Gaelic surnames adopted as given names, Kelli carries a surname-to-first-name heritage while retaining a Celtic lilt.
Used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the late 19th century, Kelly was long unisex; by the 1960s-80s it skewed strongly feminine, helped by pop culture, and the spelling Kelli rose sharply in the United States during the 1970s-90s before declining. Variants and related spellings include Kelly, Kellie, Kelley, Kellee, and Kelleigh; diminutives include Kel and Kels. The name remains approachable and brisk, with Irish roots and modern flair.
| Kelli Berglund Kelli Berglund is an American actress best known for playing Bree Davenport in Disney XD’s Lab Rats and Lab Rats: Elite Force. Born on February 9, 1996, she became widely recognized for her starring role in the popular superhero comedy series. | Kelli Williams Kelli Williams is an American actor best known for her role as Lindsay Dole on the television series 'The Practice'. She also starred in 'Lie to Me' as Dr. Gillian Foster and appeared in the series 'Army Wives'. | Kelli McCarty Kelli McCarty is an American actress best known for her role as Beth Wallace on the soap opera 'Passions'. She also gained attention for winning the Miss USA title in 1991. |
| Kelli Giddish Kelli Giddish is an American actor best known for her role as Detective Amanda Rollins on the television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She has been a part of the show since 2011, bringing depth and nuance to her character. Before that, she appeared in the soap opera All My Children as Di Henry. | Kelli O'Hara Kelli O'Hara is an American actress and singer best known for her work in musical theater. She gained acclaim for her role as Anna Leonowens in the Broadway revival of 'The King and I', for which she won a Tony Award. She has also starred in productions like 'South Pacific' and 'The Light in the Piazza'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2006 | #1 | — | 834 |
| ET | Boys | 0 | #27 | 1 | 678 |
| EE | 0 | #35 | 3 | 1,051 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #108 | 31 | 1,888 |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| CR | 0 | #146 | 13 | 5,526 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2012 | #171 | 2 | 1,538 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| PL | 0 | #212 | 1 | 2,600 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #217 | 1 | 4,575 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #246 | 6 | 6,592 |
| PT | 0 | #249 | 2 | 4,161 | |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #257 | 2 | 3,650 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #262 | 2 | 7,056 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #272 | 7 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| Canada | Girls | 2007 | #301 | 5 | 2,781 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| BR | 0 | #322 | 24 | 5,969 | |
| PE | 0 | #328 | 2 | 6,350 | |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #330 | 3 | 5,862 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #336 | 2 | 6,973 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #353 | 7 | 8,829 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #361 | 2 | 8,539 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #466 | 6 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #468 | 7 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #482 | 51 | 11,342 |
| CO | 0 | #508 | 3 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #513 | 6 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #515 | 9 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #535 | 7 | 7,500 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #545 | 3 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #556 | 5 | 11,671 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #576 | 11 | 18,916 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #581 | 420 | 12,708 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #595 | 3 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #606 | 10 | 16,104 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #628 | 3 | 8,289 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #642 | 4 | 11,648 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #648 | 4 | 9,488 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #726 | 392 | 16,140 |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #734 | 5 | 3,895 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #779 | 7 | 12,213 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #828 | 11 | 4,949 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #877 | 67 | 14,861 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #902 | 15 | 8,487 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #907 | 14 | 15,656 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #908 | 8 | 14,098 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #972 | 12 | 5,561 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #996 | 6 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,068 | 5 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,101 | 41 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 33 | 17,781 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,196 | 4 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,384 | 63 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Kelli is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:
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