unisex name
Kele
KEL-ee
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 164
Kele is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 46% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2006 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1999, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1966.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kele Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 29 |
How Popular Is Kele?
In 2006, Kele was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kele
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kele Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kele over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kele
- Pronunciation KEL-ee
Sibling Names for Kele
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kele — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kele
How popular is the name Kele?
In 2006, Kele was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kele a girl's or a boy's name?
Kele is used for both girls and boys. About 46% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Kele?
Kele has 2 syllables.
When was Kele most popular?
Kele peaked in 1999, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.