The nameKelya

Kelya is a modern French girl's name, short and soft. It spread in France in the 2010s.

Meaning

Kelya is a recent creation, linked to Kelly or Kayla. It has no fixed meaning.

Origin

French.

History

Kelya grew in France in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Kelya

Kelya in France

349thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2013peak year (480 births)
6,310babies named Kelya in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kelya was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 3,890 births over the decade, 62% of all recorded babies named Kelya. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Kelya in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 216 births a year on average, against 333 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kelya mean?

Kelya is a recent creation, linked to Kelly or Kayla. It has no fixed meaning.

What is the origin of the name Kelya?

French.

Is Kelya a girl's or a boy's name?

Kelya is a girl's name.