Sparrow; bright; clear
Kele has multiple distinct etymological roots. In Hopi tradition, it is a unisex name meaning 'sparrow.' In some African contexts, specifically within the Sotho-Tswana languages, it can be a diminutive or element of names meaning 'clear' or 'river.'
Fewer than 5 boys were named Kele in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Lead singer of the British indie rock band Bloc Party
