Total births
1,190
Girls' name · since 1958
Keeli
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 1,190 babies named Keeli, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,190
- total births
- 1958–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Keeli is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,190 have been recorded since 1958.
Social Security Administration records show Keeli recorded 1,190 times among girls since 1958, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2022.
- 1,190 total births
- 1958–2022 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,190 girls have been named Keeli since 1958, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,190
- total births
- 1958–2022
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Keeli was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
56 babies were named Keeli in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Keeli's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Keeli splits its recorded history at 1995: 65% of all births land in the more recent half, 35% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1963 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2002 peak of 56 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Keeli at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Keeli popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2022
- Peak year (2002)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Keeli by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Keeli's strongest decade.
393 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Keeli births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s 26
1960s
26 births
- 1970s 111
1970s
111 births
- 1980s
1980s
169 births
- 1990s
1990s
271 births
- 2000s
2000s
393 births
- 2010s
2010s
189 births
- 2020s 24
2020s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 393 births (33% of all-time use).
How Keeli compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Keeli's total volume
Keeli vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Keeli by state
Where Keeli concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 94 | 7.9% |
| #2 | California | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Keeli's total US births 7.9%
Even split
94 of 1,190 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Keeli? ▼
1,190 babies have been named Keeli since 1958. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 2002 with 56 births.
When was Keeli most popular? ▼
Keeli was most popular in the 2000s decade with 393 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
Where is Keeli most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Keeli are Texas (94 births), California (11 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Keeli been used? ▼
Records for Keeli go back to 1958, giving 65 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Keeli? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Keely, Keeley, Keegan, Keesha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Keeli's data
- Keeli's decade-level peak was the 2000s (393 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Keelis (94 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Keeli
Nearby Names Like Keeli
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Keeli
Keely Girl
#2057 12,698 births
Keeley Girl
#1571 6,692 births
Keegan Girl
#2949 3,805 births
Keesha Girl
2,713 births
Keena Girl
#10410 2,195 births
Compare Keeli side by side: Keeli vs Keely Keeli vs Keeley Keeli vs Keegan
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1958–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Keeli: Baby Name Since 1958 - 1,190 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/keeli. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Keeli draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.