Kelis

Meaning of Kelis

Means "slender" or "graceful". It is a modern invented name.

Kelis has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kelis

After ranking as high as #970 in 2007, Kelis has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kelis

• Kelis Rogers
  American singer and songwriter
• Kelis Barton
  American actress
• Kelis Leerdam
  Dutch speed skater
• Kelis Rembert
  American track athlete
• Kelis Poussier
  French singer

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Questions about the name Kelis

What does the name Kelis mean?

Kelis means means "slender" or "graceful". it is a modern invented name, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Kelis a boy's or a girl's name?

Kelis is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kelis?

Kelis did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Kelis most popular?

Kelis peaked at #970 in 2007.