Kelis
Every Kelis since 2000 — 2,877 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kelis
Kelis is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,040 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 2,877 American babies have been named Kelis. Its peak came in 2007, when 277 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Kelis stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kelis 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 | 26 | #5,040 | — | — |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,432 | — | — |
| 2023 | 48 | #3,350 | — | — |
| 2022 | 73 | #2,479 | — | — |
| 2021 | 70 | #2,524 | — | — |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,763 | — | — |
| 2019 | 75 | #2,389 | — | — |
| 2018 | 99 | #1,990 | — | — |
| 2017 | 68 | #2,586 | — | — |
| 2016 | 73 | #2,495 | — | — |
| 2015 | 93 | #2,099 | — | — |
| 2014 | 106 | #1,899 | — | — |
| 2013 | 103 | #1,933 | — | — |
| 2012 | 148 | #1,508 | — | — |
| 2011 | 119 | #1,735 | — | — |
| 2010 | 135 | #1,607 | — | — |
| 2009 | 199 | #1,245 | — | — |
| 2008 | 178 | #1,363 | — | — |
| 2007 | 277 | #972 | — | — |
| 2006 | 235 | #1,082 | — | — |
| 2005 | 142 | #1,484 | — | — |
| 2004 | 191 | #1,178 | — | — |
| 2003 | 88 | #2,037 | — | — |
| 2002 | 71 | #2,297 | — | — |
| 2001 | 54 | #2,756 | — | — |
| 2000 | 108 | #1,637 | 6 | #9,743 |
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Famous people named Kelis
- Kelis Singer · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kelis in 2025?
Kelis ranked #5,040 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kelis?
2,877 babies have been named Kelis in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kelis most popular?
Kelis peaked in 2007, when 277 newborns received the name.
Is Kelis a boy or girl name?
Kelis is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kelis rising or falling?
Kelis is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kelis?
Well-known people named Kelis include Kelis (singer).