Keli
Every Keli since 1955 — 4,405 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keli
Keli is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,424 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 4,405 American babies have been named Keli. Its peak came in 1979, when 190 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Keli stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keli year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,424 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #16,486 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,726 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,485 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,292 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,916 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,154 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,469 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #15,595 | — | — |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,077 | — | — |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,791 | — | — |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,131 | — | — |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,088 | — | — |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,456 | — | — |
| 2007 | 20 | #6,694 | — | — |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,493 | — | — |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,108 | — | — |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,367 | — | — |
| 2003 | 33 | #4,073 | — | — |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,551 | — | — |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,265 | — | — |
| 2000 | 22 | #5,233 | — | — |
| 1995 | 48 | #2,604 | — | — |
| 1990 | 86 | #1,712 | — | — |
| 1985 | 119 | #1,189 | — | — |
| 1980 | 172 | #890 | — | — |
| 1975 | 103 | #1,132 | 7 | #4,566 |
| 1970 | 109 | #1,091 | — | — |
| 1965 | 114 | #962 | — | — |
| 1960 | 44 | #1,709 | — | — |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,560 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keli in 2025?
Keli ranked #11,424 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keli?
4,405 babies have been named Keli in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keli most popular?
Keli peaked in 1979, when 190 newborns received the name.
Is Keli a boy or girl name?
Keli is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keli rising or falling?
Keli is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.