Khaleb

A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 1,013 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#3296 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Khaleb is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With 1,013 recorded U.S. births since 1995, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.

In the most recent SSA release, Khaleb ranks #3296 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Khaleb is a boy's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Caleb meaning 'devotion to God' or 'faithful.' The Kh- spelling gives the biblical name a more Arabic phonetic quality, connecting it to both Hebrew scripture and Islamic naming traditions where the Kh sound is common.

EtymologyShow more

Khaleb is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.

In the U.S., Khaleb has been recorded as a boy's name since 1995, with 1,013 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

1,013

Total births

Since 1995

2010

Peak

55 births

1995

First recorded

30 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Khaleb climbed 2090 spots in the last 20 years — from #5386 to #3296.

First appeared: 1995Peak: 2010 (55 births)Current: #3296

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Khaleb
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	192	#3142	▼
2010s	489	#2563	▲
2000s	277	#3834	▲
1990s	55	#6014	—

The Story of Khaleb

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2010, Khaleb is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Khaleb are most likely born between 2000 and 2020.

How rare is Khaleb?

Only about 1 in every 100,000 babies born in 2024 was named Khaleb — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2010s with 489 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Khaleb by the numbers

Would fill 21 school buses
Meeting one Khaleb per day would take 2.8 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(30 years, 1995–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Khaleb
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	36	#3296	-7 (-16.3%)
2023	43	#2920	0
2022	43	#2935	+10 (30.3%)
2021	33	#3457	-4 (-10.8%)
2020	37	#3100	-9 (-19.6%)
2019	46	#2745	-1 (-2.1%)
2018	47	#2651	-4 (-7.8%)
2017	51	#2514	+4 (8.5%)
2016	47	#2646	-1 (-2.1%)
2015	48	#2586	-2 (-4.0%)
2014	50	#2498	+3 (6.4%)
2013	47	#2579	-1 (-2.1%)
2012	48	#2574	-2 (-4.0%)
2011	50	#2492	-5 (-9.1%)
2010	55	#2341	+20 (57.1%)
2009	35	#3246	-12 (-25.5%)
2008	47	#2659	+3 (6.8%)
2007	44	#2746	+9 (25.7%)
2006	35	#3126	+17 (94.4%)
2005	18	#4739	+3 (20.0%)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Khaleb is primarily a boy's name.

When was Khaleb most popular?

Khaleb reached its peak popularity in 2010 with 55 births that year. It is currently ranked #3296 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Khaleb?

Khaleb is currently ranked #3296 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,013 babies since 1995.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2024