Kelli

Irish

"war"

Kelli Origin and Meaning

The name Kelli is a girl's name.

Kelli is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Kelly. With Irish roots, it derives from the surname Ó Ceallaigh, meaning 'descendant of Ceallach' (which means 'bright-headed' or 'troublesome'). This spelling variation gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, peaking in the early 1980s. Kelli offers a slightly more feminine and modernized spelling compared to Kelly. The name has a friendly, approachable quality while maintaining a touch of spunk that reflects its Celtic heritage. Though its peak popularity has passed, Kelli remains recognizable and continues to be used, appreciated for its cheerful sound and straightforward spelling that distinguishes it slightly from the more traditional Kelly.

Kelli Rank in US Top 1000

# 932 in the US

Famous People Named Kelli

• Kelli Renee Williams American actress
• Kelli Marie Giddish American actress
• Kelli Christine O'Hara American actress
• Kelli Brianne Garner American actress
• Kelli Kuehne American golfer
• Kelli Ali American singer of group Sneaker Pimps
• Kelli McCarty American actress; Miss USA 1991
• Kelli Berglund American actress
• Kelli Hollis English actress
• Kelli Young English pop singer of group Liberty X
• Kelli Joan Maroney American actress
• Kelli Hubly American soccer player

The name Kelli in Pop Culture

• Kelli empousai in Percy Jackson series