Kelis
Girl name · 13 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kelis: 13 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2004.
Kelis is a modern name thought to be a creative respelling of the Irish name Ceile or the Greek name Celia, or simply a stylish invention. Its most famous bearer is American singer-songwriter Kelis Rogers, whose 2003 hit "Milkshake" brought the name global attention. While no major place bears the name directly, the phonetic similarity to "Caelis" (Latin for "heavenly") gives it an airy, contemporary feel. Kelis has occasionally been used in Scotland since the 1990s, rising in popularity after the singer's success, and remains a distinctive choice that feels both fresh and feminine.
Girl 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20045 babies
- Latest (2006)
- #5375 babies
- Total births
- 13since 2004
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y