Kayleb

A Hebrew name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's nameHebrewDeclining
#4246 1160in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Kayleb is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a phonetic variant spelling of Caleb, meaning 'devotion to God' or 'faithful, bold.' In the Old Testament, Caleb was one of only two scouts who brought back a confident report from Canaan, earning him a place among those who entered the Promised Land.

Kayleb takes the solid biblical heritage of Caleb and wraps it in a contemporary spelling that appeals to parents who want the name's faithful character with a modern visual twist. With nearly 2,400 recorded births, it has real momentum — reflecting how classic names can be reinvented while keeping their soul intact.

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Popularity Over Time

Kayleb was #1664 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4246, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kayleb
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s217
2010s1,114
2000s856
1990s199
1980s14

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(37 years, 19872024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kayleb
YearBirthsRank
202425#4246
202340#3086
202250#2656
202143#2891
202059#2307
201973#2011
201861#2248
201785#1796
201678#1895
2015120#1431
2014117#1430
2013138#1267
2012131#1311
2011140#1242
2010171#1114
2009156#1163
2008127#1352
2007117#1402
200689#1624
200568#1877

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19872024) · Methodology