Kelli
KEL-ee
Popularity
#7392
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
75,176
Peak Year
#3,344 in 1970
First Recorded
1945
Style
Cute & Playful, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A variant of Kelly, derived from the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh, meaning 'descendant of Ceallach'. Ceallach itself means 'bright-headed' or 'warrior'.
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Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Kelli Giddish
American actress
Kelli Garner
American actress
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