Kelli

Girl's name

Kelli is a modern variant of the name Kelly, which is of Irish origin. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Ceallaigh, meaning "bright-headed" or "warrior."

Meaning Bright-headed
Origin Irish
U.S. births in 2023 15 Falling
Peak year 1970

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Names Starting With K

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Kelli Berglund - Actress known for "Lab Rats" and "Now Apocalypse."
  • Kelli Giddish - Actress on "Law & Order: SVU."
  • Kelli O'Hara - Tony Award-winning Broadway actress and singer.
  • Kelli Williams - Actress on "The Practice" and "Lie to Me."
  • Kelli Ward - American politician and physician.
  • Kelli Finglass - Director of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders.
  • Kelli Tennant - Sports broadcaster and former college volleyball player.
  • Kelli McCarty - Actress and former Miss USA winner.
  • Kelli White - Former track and field athlete, Olympic gold medalist.

Sisters for Kelli

Girl names closely related to Kelli

Ivory Averie Brittney Kaelynn Allison Bethany Katelynn Aleah

Brothers for Kelli

Boy names closely related to Kelli

Johnathan Jaydon Pierce Devan Kristopher Ayden Aden Ace

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Kelli

Kelley Kellie Kelly

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