Girl · #12,873 in 2026

Kellia

Kellia, referred to as "the innermost desert", was a 4th-century Egyptian Christian monastic community spread out over many square kilometers in the Nitrian Desert about 65 km (40 mi) south of Alexandria. It was one of three centers of monastic activity in the region, along with Nitria and Scetis. It is called al-Muna in Arabic and was inhabited until the 9th century.

Current Rank
#12,873
Peak Rank
#12,873 (2016)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
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2009
First Year
2016
Last Year
2016
Peak Year
#12873
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kellia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Kellia, referred to as "the innermost desert", was a 4th-century Egyptian Christian monastic community spread out over many square kilometers in the Nitrian Desert about 65 km (40 mi) south of Alexandria. It was one of three centers of monastic activity in the region, along with Nitria and Scetis. It is called al-Muna in Arabic and was inhabited until the 9th century.

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Origin & history
Founded in 338 C.E. by Saint Amun , under the spiritual guidance of Saint Anthony , it was designed for those who wished to enter the cenobitic life in a semi-anchoritic monastery. An account of its founding, perhaps legendary, is in the Apophthegmata Patrum . Amun, who was then a monk at Nitria , one day talked with Anthony saying that he and some brothers wanted to move away "that they may live in peace". Nitrea had become too successful and they wished for the solitude of the early days. Anthony and Amun ate dinner then walked into the desert until sunset, prayed and planted a cross to mark

The Story of Kellia

Kellia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2009, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 7 Kellias were born — ranking #12,873 that year. As of 2026, Kellia ranks #12,873 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Kellias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kellia

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kellia

What does the name Kellia mean?
Kellia, referred to as "the innermost desert", was a 4th-century Egyptian Christian monastic community spread out over many square kilometers in the Nitrian Desert about 65 km (40 mi) south of Alexandria. It was one of three centers of monastic activity in the region, along with Nitria and Scetis. It is called al-Muna in Arabic and was inhabited until the 9th century.
How popular is Kellia in 2026?
In 2026, Kellia ranks #12,873 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Kellia most popular?
Kellia reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #12,873 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Kellia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kellia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Kellia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kellia include Alicemarie, Myrie, Rahni. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kellia

Kellia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Kellia's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #12,873. Use the chart and map above to compare Kellia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.