Kelis is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #972 in 2007 with 277 recorded births. This places Kelis in the top 5% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 277 births ranking #972. In 2007, approximately 1 in every 6,940 girls born was named Kelis. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.