Kelli

Meaning of Kelli

Kelli is often considered a variant of Kelly, meaning 'bright-headed' or 'warrior'. It can also mean 'graceful' or 'beautiful'.

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

Popularity of Kelli

After ranking as high as #538 in 2000, Kelli has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kelli

• Kellie Pickler
  American country music singer
• Kelli Giddish
  American television actress
• Kelli O'Hara
  American Broadway actress
• Kelli Berglund
  American actress and singer
• Kelli Garner
  American film and TV actress

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Questions about the name Kelli

What does the name Kelli mean?

Kelli means kelli is often considered a variant of kelly, meaning 'bright-headed' or 'warrior'. it can also mean 'graceful' or 'beautiful', and it comes from Irish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kelli?

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

When was Kelli most popular?

Kelli peaked at #538 in 2000.