Kweli is a unisex given name of Swahili origin, meaning 'truth'. It gained popularity as a baby name following its use by author T.K. Ngwenya in his novel "The Story of Kweli", published in 1980. The name has since been adopted by parents across various cultures who appreciate its unique sound and meaningful moniker.
"Kweli saw 11 newborns between 1974 and 1978, with 6 babies arriving in '74 and another 5 in '78."