Kelis
keh-LEES
Popularity
#4412
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
African
Total Births
2,851
Peak Year
#277 in 2007
First Recorded
2000
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A modern name with unknown origins, but popular in the African-American community.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Kelis Rogers
American singer, songwriter, and chef.
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