How Many People Are Named Kelii?

Complete statistics for the name Kelii: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kelii
Very Rare
Hawaiian

Kelii means 'to rise' in Hawaiian, making it a name with uplifting origins. Only 251 people named Kelii live in the US today, which means just 1 in 1,315,664 Americans share this rare moniker. The majority, 45%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~260
Living in US
1 in 1,274,805
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To rise
🌐
Origin
Hawaiian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Energetic Optimistic Determined
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,093
Worldwide Bearers
#241,398
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,081
🇨🇴 Colombia
3
🇮🇳 India
2
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇨🇳 China
1
🇫🇷 France
1
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇰🇪 Kenya
1
🇲🇽 Mexico
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
251 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
117
Would be under 30 (45%)
144
Would be 30–60 (55%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 261 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
79
International
84

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kelii Through the Generations

Kelii saw its peak popularity in 1990 with 14 births, but since then, it's remained stable, with no significant fluctuations in usage. Today, there are 251 people named Kelii in the US, with an average age of 31. The age distribution shows a strong presence among younger adults, with 117 under 30 and 144 between 30 and 60, indicating that Kelii is a name embraced by a newer generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 102

✨ Similar Names to Kelii

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kelii's Hawaiian roots

📄 About the Name Kelii

How Many People Have the Name Kelii?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 260 people in the United States currently share the name Kelii. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,274,805 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kelii a Common or Rare Name?

Kelii is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kelii Mean?

Kelii means "to rise" and comes from Hawaiian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kelii in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Kelii Most Popular?

The name Kelii reached peak popularity in 1990, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kelii?

Approximately 260 people named Kelii live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 260. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,274,805 Americans.

Is Kelii a rare name?

Kelii is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,274,805 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kelii mean?

Kelii means "to rise" and comes from Hawaiian origins.

Is Kelii more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Kelii are male and 0% are female.

When was Kelii most popular?

Kelii peaked in 1990 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US260
All-Time Births260
1 in X1 in 1,274,805
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1990
World Rank#241,398
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.