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Keli
GirlMeaning of Keli: Hawaiian: 'bright'
Keli is a girl's name most strongly associated with Hawaiian naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10602nd most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#10602
8 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
4,405
First recorded 1955 · peak 1979
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
1% boys · 99% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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