Holding steady.
Popularity of Kelita since 1969
Babies named Kelita per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kelita's real moment was 1972.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 34 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kelita is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1969. It reached its highest usage in 1972, but has never appeared in the national top 1,000. Over the decades, its popularity has remained stable but negligible, with fewer than five births per year in most years. The name's origins are unclear; it may be an invented feminine name formed with the fashionable '-ita' suffix, or a variant of names like Kalita. Kelita has not shown signs of a revival and remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name.
Kelita first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1960s as a rare modern coinage, possibly influenced by names like Alita, Kalita, or Celita. It may blend the fashionable 'K-' initial with the popular '-ita' suffix, common in feminine Latino-influenced names. The name has never entered widespread use, with its peak in 1972 at a low rank.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Keli, Lita, Kita
Variants: Kalita, Kelitah
Sibling names for Kelita
Names that share Kelita's style, for a brother or sister.
