Kelli
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: War; Fighter
Background: The name Kelli originates from the Irish surname 'O'Ceallaigh,' meaning 'descendant of Ceallach,' which is derived from the word 'ceallach,' meaning 'war' or 'fighter.' In modern usage, Kelli has also evolved as a feminine given name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#456
Total births
75,176
Most popular decade
1970s
(64,917 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-4,087 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1945
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1963
- First year births
- 10
- First year rank
- #2,675
- Peak year
- 1981
- Peak year births
- 21
- Peak rank
- #2,338
- Most recent year
- 1998
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #9,631
Female
- First year
- 1945
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,556
- Peak year
- 1970
- Peak year births
- 3,331
- Peak rank
- #115
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 15
- Recent rank
- #7,223
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).