What origin is the name Kellis?

Kellis comes from International naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Kellis?

Names from the same international tradition pair naturally with Kellis — for example Makhi, Bagrat, Noaĥo. You can browse more on our international names page.

Is it Kellis or Kelis?

Both spellings are used. Kellis means "Means forest; a modern American variant of the Irish surname Kelly."; Kelis is listed with the meaning "Beautiful.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Kellis

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Kellis

Unisex

International

2 syllables

Kellis is an International unisex name meaning "Means forest; a modern American variant of the Irish surname Kelly".

Kellis is a unisex name of International origin meaning "Means forest; a modern American variant of the Irish surname Kelly". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: International
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Kellis mean?

Means forest; a modern American variant of the Irish surname Kelly.

How popular is Kellis?

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What does Kellis mean?

Kellis is a unisex name of International origin meaning "Means forest; a modern American variant of the Irish surname Kelly.".

How popular is Kellis?

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Brother names that go with Kellis

Makhi Bagrat Noaĥo Paŭlo Demari Miĥaelo

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Kellis.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Other spellings of Kellis

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Kelis — "Beautiful." (English)

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Kellis at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: K
Ends with: -is
Vowels: 2 of 6 letters

Which names have a similar meaning to Kellis?

Kellis means "Means forest; a modern American variant of the Irish surname Kelly." — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Aiden — "Aiden is a spelling of Aidan, from the Irish Aodhán, meaning 'little fire'. Aodh was a Celtic god of fire." (Irish)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Harper — "Harper is an English occupational surname for a harp player. It became a popular first name in the 2000s." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)