Kaleb
Kaleb is a variation of Caleb, a Hebrew name meaning 'faithful' or 'devotion to God.' In the Bible, Caleb was one of the twelve spies Moses sent to explore Canaan and was known for his courage and loyalty.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 1,107. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,344
- 2012: 2,997
- 2013: 2,871
- 2014: 2,770
- 2015: 2,535
- 2016: 2,261
- 2017: 2,116
- 2018: 1,927
- 2019: 1,789
- 2020: 1,614
- 2021: 1,455
- 2022: 1,343
- 2023: 1,241
- 2024: 1,225
- 2025: 1,143
- 2026 (projected): 1,107
Good to Know
- •Modern spelling variation that gives a traditional name a contemporary twist
- •May need to clarify spelling, as 'Caleb' is the more traditional form
- •Strong biblical heritage with the alternative K spelling popular since the 1990s
- •Easy to pronounce across different languages and cultures
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Statistics
86,649
Total births since 1880
2007
Peak year
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