Kelis

Girl name

Kelis has been given to 2,877 babies in the U.S. since 2000. It peaked in 2007.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,877

Peak year

2007 (277 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

2000

10-year trend

▼ -72%

Gender split

100% girls / 0% boys

Names one letter away from Kelis — alternate spellings parents actually use.

4,405 babies since 1955

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

2,876 babies since 1967

2,879 babies since 1989

2,870 babies since 1991

2,885 babies since 1970

2,866 babies since 1953

2,889 babies since 1880

2,865 babies since 1937

2,860 babies since 1974

How popular is the name Kelis?

Kelis has been given to 2,877 babies in the U.S. since 2000. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kelis peak?

Kelis peaked in 2007, when 277 babies were given the name.

Is Kelis a girl or boy name?

Kelis is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kelis are girls).

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