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👧As Girl Name

1977

First Year

2017

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#9286

Peak Rank

117

Total Count

16

Years Active

👦As Boy Name

2015

First Year

2017

Last Year

2015

Peak Year

#10642

Peak Rank

11

Total Count

2

Years Active

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## The Story of Kili

### As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Kili as a girl name dates back to 1977, when 5 babies received it. 2006 was its biggest year on record, with 12 newborns named Kili — #9,286 in the national rankings. About 43% of every Kili on record arrived during the 2000s, its defining decade. Kili last appeared in the published SSA data in 2017, with 8 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 117 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1970s to the 2020s.

### As a boy name

Kili first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2015, with 6 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2015: 6 births, good for #10,642 nationwide. Kili last appeared in the published SSA data in 2017, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 11 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2010s to the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

Girls Boys 

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Kili

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kili is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Keely](/keely)
* [Keeley](/keeley)
* [Kiely](/kiely)
* [Kealy](/kealy)
* [Keelie](/keelie)
* [Cali](/cali)
* [Collie](/collie)
* [Callie](/callie)
* [Cally](/cally)
* Coli
* [Cooley](/cooley)
* Cooly

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Kili

What does the name Kili mean?

Kili is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kili in 2026?

In 2026, Kili ranks #11,611 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Kili most popular?

Kili reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #9,286 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Kili a unisex name?

Yes — Kili is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 91% of Kilis assigned female and 9% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Kili?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kili include Madalen, Isbella, Franziska. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧MadalenPeak #9286](/madalen)[👧IsbellaPeak #9286](/isbella)[👧FranziskaPeak #9286](/franziska)[👧BrittinPeak #9286](/brittin)

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦AzriahPeak #10642](/azriah)[👦LeiPeak #10642](/lei)[👦KyerPeak #10642](/kyer)[👦MalkolmPeak #10642](/malkolm)

## About the name Kili 

Kili is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 117 births in the dataset. Kili's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #9,286\. Use the chart and map above to compare Kili's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2006 → ](/year/2006)
* [ Names of the 2000s → ](/decade/2000s)
* [ Names starting with "K" → ](/letter/k)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.