Kelis Name Popularity and Statistics
Kelis is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kelis?
Kelis is spelled K-E-L-I-S. The name has 5 letters.
Kelis Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,987
Recorded Births26
- Girls usage fell 600 places to #4,987 and recorded 6 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kelis Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 26 | #4,987 |
| 2024 | Girls | 32 | #4,387 |
| 2023 | Girls | 48 | #3,329 |
| 2022 | Girls | 73 | #2,463 |
| 2021 | Girls | 70 | #2,510 |
| 2020 | Girls | 60 | #2,748 |
| 2019 | Girls | 75 | #2,376 |
| 2018 | Girls | 99 | #1,978 |
| 2017 | Girls | 68 | #2,573 |
| 2016 | Girls | 73 | #2,479 |
| 2015 | Girls | 93 | #2,088 |
| 2014 | Girls | 106 | #1,892 |
| 2013 | Girls | 103 | #1,929 |
| 2012 | Girls | 148 | #1,503 |
| 2011 | Girls | 119 | #1,728 |
| 2010 | Girls | 135 | #1,603 |
| 2009 | Girls | 199 | #1,241 |
| 2008 | Girls | 178 | #1,359 |
| 2007 | Girls | 277 | #968 |
| 2006 | Girls | 235 | #1,080 |
| 2005 | Girls | 142 | #1,479 |
| 2004 | Girls | 191 | #1,175 |
| 2003 | Girls | 88 | #2,033 |
| 2002 | Girls | 71 | #2,288 |
When Was Kelis Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Girls
277 recorded births
National rank #968
2006 · Girls
235 recorded births
National rank #1,080
2009 · Girls
199 recorded births
National rank #1,241
2004 · Girls
191 recorded births
National rank #1,175
Where Kelis Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #2,151 | 5 |