Heavenly or spiritual
Kieli is a rare name often associated with the Hawaiian word 'lani' meaning heaven or sky, though it is sometimes used as a modern variation of Keely. It carries a sense of lightness and ethereal beauty. In some contexts, it is also linked to the Finnish word for 'language' or 'tongue'.
Less common today
Kieli isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,643 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
