Kaileb

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 782 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#10349 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Kaileb peaked during the Gen Z era, when 60 babies received this name in a single year (2009). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Kaileb remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.

In the most recent SSA release, Kaileb ranks #10349 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Kaileb is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a phonetic spelling of Caleb, meaning 'faithful,' 'loyal,' or possibly 'dog' (used figuratively for devoted loyalty). In the Bible, Caleb was one of only two scouts who encouraged Moses to enter the Promised Land, and was rewarded with long life and the land he surveyed.

The Kaileb spelling modernizes this enduring biblical name while preserving its strong, simple character and its associations with unwavering faithfulness.

EtymologyShow more

Phonetically, Kaileb belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.

Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Kaileb’s linguistic neighborhood.

At a Glance

782

Total births

Since 1989

2009

Peak

60 births

1989

First recorded

36 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Kaileb was #3110 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #10349, but its charm endures.

First appeared: 1989Peak: 2009 (60 births)Current: #10349

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kaileb
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	55	#7796	▼
2010s	313	#3884	—
2000s	327	#3239	▲
1990s	82	#6291	▲
1980s	5	#8548	—

The Story of Kaileb

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2009, Kaileb is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kaileb are most likely born between 1999 and 2019.

How rare is Kaileb?

Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Kaileb — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1989, peaked in the 2000s with 327 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Kaileb by the numbers

Would fill 16 school buses
Meeting one Kaileb per day would take 2.1 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(34 years, 1989–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kaileb
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	7	#10349	-3 (-30.0%)
2023	10	#7979	+1 (11.1%)
2022	9	#8631	-6 (-40.0%)
2021	15	#5889	+1 (7.1%)
2020	14	#6130	+3 (27.3%)
2019	11	#7397	-6 (-35.3%)
2018	17	#5419	-12 (-41.4%)
2017	29	#3721	-3 (-9.4%)
2016	32	#3477	+2 (6.7%)
2015	30	#3634	-2 (-6.3%)
2014	32	#3420	+1 (3.2%)
2013	31	#3456	-6 (-16.2%)
2012	37	#3080	-12 (-24.5%)
2011	49	#2527	+4 (8.9%)
2010	45	#2707	-15 (-25.0%)
2009	60	#2215	+23 (62.2%)
2008	37	#3138	+4 (12.1%)
2007	33	#3346	-2 (-5.7%)
2006	35	#3122	+8 (29.6%)
2005	27	#3572	-5 (-15.6%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaileb a boy's or girl's name?

Kaileb is primarily a boy's name.

When was Kaileb most popular?

Kaileb reached its peak popularity in 2009 with 60 births that year. It is currently ranked #10349 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Kaileb?

Kaileb is currently ranked #10349 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 782 babies since 1989.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2024