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Kweli
BoyMeaning of Kweli: Swahili: 'truth'
Kweli is a boy's name most strongly associated with Swahili naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice.
US rank 2025
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Not in the US top list
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
239
First recorded 1974 · peak 2003
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
95% boys · 5% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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