Declining since 2007, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Kelise since 1994
Babies named Kelise per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 315 |
| 2010s | 253 |
| 2020s | 96 |
Meaning & origin
Kelise is an extremely rare American modern name, first appearing on the U.S. Social Security rolls in 1994. It reached its peak usage in 2007, ranking 11,932 in 2025 with an estimated frequency of 1 in 229,610 girls. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 2007, suggesting it was a brief fashion rather than a lasting trend. Its construction follows familiar patterns: the melodic 'K' start, the '-lise' ending seen in names like Elise and Clarise, and a touch of the rhythmic flow found in Kelis. While it has no historical or cultural depth, Kelise appeals to parents seeking a distinctive, feminine-sounding name that feels both fresh and familiar.
Kelise is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1994. It likely blends elements of names like Elise or Kelis with a fashionable -ese ending. Its use has been rare, with no clear etymological root in any language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Keli, Lise
Sibling names for Kelise
Names that share Kelise's style, for a brother or sister.
