Will my child share the name Kelis with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Kelis per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kelis in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kelis becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kelis is declining: down 305 places since 2017, to #3,534 in 2022. It peaked at #389 in 2004.

Is Kelis a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kelis is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Kelis a popular baby name in the United States?

Kelis does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Kelis

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Kelis is a distinctive choice, ranked #3534 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Kelis in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

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About the Name Kelis

Kelis has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 320 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #389 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.

Kelis is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kelis in their class.