Kelyse is of Irish origin, derived from the ancient Gaelic 'Caelis', which means 'victory'. It's a unisex name, but it's more commonly used for females. The name gained popularity in the 20th century and is often associated with warmth, creativity, and intelligence.
Kelyse saw its peak popularity in 2006 with 12 births that year, while other years ranged from 5 to 9 births each. The name's usage seems to have declined after 2013, as there are no recorded births between 2014 and 2016, nor any after 2017. Overall, the name Kelyse was given to 84 newborns across these years.