Kelechi
2 countries#6143 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kelechi was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
847 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #6143 · peaked in 2004 with 36 births
Most common in: Texas, New York, California, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
173 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2010 with 13 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
173 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2010 with 13 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kelechi’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5525 | — |
| 2007 | #6622 | ↓1097 |
| 2008 | #6763 | ↓141 |
| 2009 | #5102 | ↑1661 |
| 2010 | #7087 | ↓1985 |
| 2011 | #9600 | ↓2513 |
| 2012 | #6001 | ↑3599 |
| 2013 | #5923 | ↑78 |
| 2014 | #5997 | ↓74 |
| 2015 | #8744 | ↓2747 |
| 2016 | #5124 | ↑3620 |
| 2017 | #6685 | ↓1561 |
| 2018 | #5106 | ↑1579 |
| 2019 | #6104 | ↓998 |
| 2020 | #7034 | ↓930 |
| 2021 | #7089 | ↓55 |
| 2022 | #7262 | ↓173 |
| 2023 | #7738 | ↓476 |
| 2024 | #6469 | ↑1269 |
| 2025 | #6143 | ↑326 |
Frequently asked questions about Kelechi
Is Kelechi a popular name?
Yes — Kelechi currently ranks #6143 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kelechi more common for boys or girls?
Kelechi is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kelechi most popular?
Kelechi peaked in 2004 in United States, with 36 recorded births that year.
Is Kelechi rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kelechi’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5355 in 1979 to #6143 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kelechi?
At least 1,020 babies have been recorded with the name Kelechi across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kelechi popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kelechi appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kelechi?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kelechi include Kei, Kelsey.
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