Boy · #1,233 in 2026

Killis

Kilis is a city in southernmost Turkey, near the border with Syria, and the administrative centre of Kilis Province and Kilis District. Its population is 112,187 (2022).

Current Rank
#1,233
Peak Rank
#1,233 (1905)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1905
First Year
1905
Last Year
1905
Peak Year
#1233
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Killis

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

Kilis is a city in southernmost Turkey, near the border with Syria, and the administrative centre of Kilis Province and Kilis District. Its population is 112,187 (2022).

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Origin & history
Exterior of 16th-Century Tekke Mosque Interior of Tekke Mosque Although there aren't any definite information related to its foundation, today's Kilis mainly developed and became urbanized during the Ottoman period. However, traces of important cities found in the near surroundings of Kilis and the historical documents prove that important centres were always present here in every period. In the tablets belonging to the Assyrian period, the name 'Ki-li-zi' is written in cuneiform and a city named as "Ciliza Sive Urnagiganti" during the Roman Empire period is mentioned. In addition to centers s

The Story of Killis

Killis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1905, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1905, when 5 Killiss were born — ranking #1,233 that year. As of 2026, Killis ranks #1,233 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Killiss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Killis

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Frequently Asked Questions about Killis

What does the name Killis mean?
Kilis is a city in southernmost Turkey, near the border with Syria, and the administrative centre of Kilis Province and Kilis District. Its population is 112,187 (2022).
How popular is Killis in 2026?
In 2026, Killis ranks #1,233 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Killis most popular?
Killis reached its peak popularity in 1905, ranking #1,233 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Killis a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Killis is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Killis?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Killis include Carlin, Pioet, Amani. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Killis

Killis is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1905 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Killis's peak popularity came in 1905 when it ranked #1,233. Use the chart and map above to compare Killis'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.