How Many People Are Named Kelis?
Complete statistics for the name Kelis: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kelis is a unique name with roots in modern American coinage, evoking creativity and individuality. That's just 1 in 116,694 Americans, making it very rare among female names. A big chunk of people named Kelis are under 30, showing its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 2,851 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: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kelis Through the Generations
Kelis emerged as a name in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 2007 with 277 births. Since then, its usage has declined, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With an estimated 2,828 living individuals bearing the name in the US today, most are under 30, indicating its modern appeal and relevance.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kelis's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kelis
How Many People Have the Name Kelis?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,828 people in the United States currently share the name Kelis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 116,694 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kelis a Common or Rare Name?
Kelis 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 Kelis Mean?
Kelis means "modern American coinage, evokes creativity" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kelis in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kelis Most Popular?
The name Kelis reached peak popularity in 2007, with 277 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Kelis?
Approximately 2,828 people named Kelis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,851. That works out to roughly 1 in 116,694 Americans.
Is Kelis a rare name?
Kelis is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 116,694 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kelis mean?
Kelis means "modern American coinage, evokes creativity" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kelis more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kelis are male and 100% are female.
When was Kelis most popular?
Kelis peaked in 2007 with 277 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.