Kalel
Kalel is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Voice of God (in Hebrew-inspired fictional etymology) or modern creation associated with Superman.
Origin and history
Kalel is a modern name inspired by Kal-El, the birth name given to Superman on the fictional planet Krypton. It has gained steady popularity in the United States since the late 20th century as a distinctive given name. It appeals to parents seeking a contemporary name with modern superhero pop culture associations.
Popularity in the United States
4,400 babies in the United States have been named Kalel since 1880. It ranks #1871 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #969.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.3 %)
- TX (16.2 %)
- FL (14 %)
- NY (10.7 %)
- GA (4.5 %)
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 | 55 |
| 2000-2010 | 971 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,142 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,232 |
Fun facts
- The name was created by comic writers Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster as Superman's birth name.
- Actor Nicolas Cage famously named his son Kal-El in 2005, boosting public awareness of the name.