Kellis is a unique and distinctive given name of Greek origin, derived from the male name Alexander. The name means "defending men" or "helper". It has gained popularity as an unisex name in recent times but it's still quite rare, making it a notable choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their child.
"Kellis experienced peaks in popularity with 16 births in 2007 and again at 14 in 2008. However, it has been less common recently, with only 6 births each in 2013 and 2015, and 5 in 2017. Over the period from 2001 to 2017, a total of 104 babies were named Kellis."