Kelli
3 countries#6546 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kelli was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
75,192 births recorded 1945–2025 · currently #6546 · peaked in 1970 with 3,344 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
90 births recorded 1974–2013 · peaked in 1996 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
52 births recorded 1974–2001 · peaked in 1982 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
38 births recorded 1996–2013 · peaked in 1996 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kelli’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1462 | — |
| 2007 | #1695 | ↓233 |
| 2008 | #1824 | ↓129 |
| 2009 | #2076 | ↓252 |
| 2010 | #2451 | ↓375 |
| 2011 | #2638 | ↓187 |
| 2012 | #2679 | ↓41 |
| 2013 | #3645 | ↓966 |
| 2014 | #3137 | ↑508 |
| 2015 | #3705 | ↓568 |
| 2016 | #3777 | ↓72 |
| 2017 | #4576 | ↓799 |
| 2018 | #3918 | ↑658 |
| 2019 | #3788 | ↑130 |
| 2020 | #4263 | ↓475 |
| 2021 | #5398 | ↓1135 |
| 2022 | #5309 | ↑89 |
| 2023 | #5549 | ↓240 |
| 2024 | #7251 | ↓1702 |
| 2025 | #6546 | ↑705 |
Frequently asked questions about Kelli
Is Kelli a popular name?
Yes — Kelli currently ranks #6546 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kelli more common for boys or girls?
Kelli is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kelli most popular?
Kelli peaked in 1970 in United States, with 3,344 recorded births that year.
Is Kelli rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kelli’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4556 in 1945 to #6546 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kelli?
At least 75,282 babies have been recorded with the name Kelli across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Kelli popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kelli appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, Scotland, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kelli?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kelli include Keani, Keiko, Keniyah.
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