Kelechi

Unisex

Kelechi has been given to 847 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It peaked in 2004. In 2025, about 1 in 122,005 boys was named Kelechi.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

847

Peak year

2004 (36 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1979

10-year trend

▲ +75%

Gender split

31% girls / 69% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kelechi.

848 babies since 1970

846 babies since 1971

846 babies since 1976

846 babies since 1987

849 babies since 1969

845 babies since 1955

845 babies since 1995

850 babies since 1967

How popular is the name Kelechi?

Kelechi has been given to 847 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kelechi peak?

Kelechi peaked in 2004, when 36 babies were given the name.

Is Kelechi a girl or boy name?

Kelechi is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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