Kelise
Every Kelise since 1994 — 669 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kelise
Kelise is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,546 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 669 American babies have been named Kelise. Its peak came in 2007, when 51 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 Kelise stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kelise year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,546 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,693 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,091 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,282 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,847 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,116 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,129 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,830 |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,997 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,787 |
| 2015 | 19 | #6,588 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,712 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,956 |
| 2012 | 30 | #4,776 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,962 |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,286 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,985 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,213 |
| 2007 | 51 | #3,308 |
| 2006 | 42 | #3,699 |
| 2005 | 27 | #4,889 |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,951 |
| 2003 | 27 | #4,740 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,014 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,766 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,403 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kelise in 2025?
Kelise ranked #12,546 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kelise?
669 babies have been named Kelise in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kelise most popular?
Kelise peaked in 2007, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Kelise a boy or girl name?
Kelise is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kelise rising or falling?
Kelise is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.