Kalyb

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 175 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. boy's names, Kalyb is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.

With records spanning 1992 to 2016, Kalyb has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.

Kalyb is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Kalyb is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a phonetic variant of Caleb — from the Hebrew kelev meaning 'faithful' or 'wholehearted.' Caleb has been a consistently popular Biblical name in the U.S. since the 1990s, ranking in the top 10 for boys for much of the 2000s and 2010s.

Kalyb gives this beloved Biblical name an unusual visual form — the y replacing the traditional e and the b ending kept crisp — creating a personalized variant of one of the most trusted names in the Old Testament.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Kalyb is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1992 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Kalyb’s rarity (175 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

175

Total births

Since 1992

2004

Peak year

15 births

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Popularity Over Time

Kalyb has 20+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1992.

First appeared: 1992Peak: 2004 (15 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kalyb
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	47	#8521	▼
2000s	100	#7655	▲
1990s	28	#9189	—

The Story of Kalyb

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2004, Kalyb is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Kalyb are most likely born between 1994 and 2014.

How rare is Kalyb?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kalyb is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1992, peaked in the 2000s with 100 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Kalyb by the numbers

Would fill 4 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(20 years, 1992–2016)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kalyb
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2016	9	#8479	-3 (-25.0%)
2013	12	#6820	+1 (9.1%)
2012	11	#7295	+5 (83.3%)
2011	6	#11557	-3 (-33.3%)
2010	9	#8456	-1 (-10.0%)
2009	10	#7997	-1 (-9.1%)
2008	11	#7457	+1 (10.0%)
2007	10	#7884	+1 (11.1%)
2006	9	#8388	-3 (-25.0%)
2005	12	#6423	-3 (-20.0%)
2004	15	#5376	+3 (25.0%)
2003	12	#6060	+3 (33.3%)
2002	9	#7340	+3 (50.0%)
2001	6	#9915	0
2000	6	#9707	+1 (20.0%)
1999	5	#10766	-1 (-16.7%)
1998	6	#9057	-1 (-14.3%)
1996	7	#7551	+2 (40.0%)
1993	5	#9459	0
1992	5	#9110	—

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kalyb is primarily a boy's name.

When was Kalyb most popular?

Kalyb reached its peak popularity in 2004 with 15 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Kalyb?

Kalyb is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 175 babies in the U.S. since 1992. Its peak was in 2004.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1992–2016