Kelis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kelis is an American name with a modern origin that is believed to derive from or be inspired by names like Kelley. It means 'Rejoice' and has evolved from the name Kelley. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, largely due to the fame of the singer Kelis. It represents creativity and individuality in modern culture, with no biblical relevance.
The name Kelis is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kelis has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kelis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1657th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2430th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kelis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kelis"
Pronunciation
/kəˈliːs/
Origin
American
Etymology
The name Kelis is believed to be a modern invention, possibly derived from the name 'Kelley' or 'Kelis' could be a combination of other names.
Meaning
Rejoice
Language Evolution
Kelley, Kelis
Historical Usage
The name Kelis gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly due to the rise of the American singer Kelis in the early 2000s.
Variants & Derivatives
Kelley, Kellie, Kell
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Kelis is associated with creativity and individuality, partly due to its association with the music industry.
Famous People
Kelis Rogers, Kelis (American singer and songwriter)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kelis"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kelis"
"Kelis" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1657th of 35406 | 1,945 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2430th of 30306 | 900 |
Regional Popularity of "Kelis" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kelis" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
33.72% 1545th/4582 |
26.18% 1352nd/5164 |
17.67% 1292nd/7313 |
33.70% 2515th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
59.71% 2379th/3984 |
47.43% 2128th/4487 |
28.17% 1922nd/6822 |
54.80% 3439th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kelis"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kelis" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.