Kaeleb
Kaeleb is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Faithful, devoted, or dog.
Origin and history
Kaeleb is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the traditional Hebrew name Caleb. The original root is commonly interpreted as meaning 'dog' or 'faithful, devoted'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare given name, used as a contemporary alternative to more traditional spellings.
Popularity in the United States
635 babies in the United States have been named Kaeleb since 1880. It ranks #4041 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1882.
States where it is most popular
- TX (48.6 %)
- NY (34.3 %)
- CA (17.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 75 |
| 2000-2010 | 269 |
| 2010-2019 | 246 |
| 2020-2029 | 45 |
Nicknames
Kael, Kae
Fun facts
- Kaeleb is an alternative spelling of Caleb, reflecting a modern trend of using unique vowel combinations to update classic names.
- The traditional root Caleb comes from the Hebrew word for dog ('kelev'), often metaphorically interpreted as symbolizing loyalty.