Kalib
Kalib is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Dog or faithful, devoted.
Origin and history
Kalib is a contemporary spelling variant of the biblical name Caleb. Etymologically rooted in Hebrew, it is most commonly understood to mean 'dog' or 'devoted, faithful'. In the United States, it is a relatively uncommon modern alternative to the classic spelling Caleb.
Popularity in the United States
1,545 babies in the United States have been named Kalib since 1880. It ranks #3200 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1869.
States where it is most popular
- OH (22.9 %)
- FL (13.7 %)
- CA (13.1 %)
- TX (11 %)
- GA (9.1 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 49 |
| 1990-2000 | 386 |
| 2000-2010 | 721 |
| 2010-2019 | 321 |
| 2020-2029 | 58 |
Nicknames
Kale
Fun facts
- Kalib is an alternative spelling of Caleb, substituting the initial 'C' with a 'K' to give it a more modern feel.
- The original name Caleb belongs to one of the few Israelites who completed the journey to the Promised Land in the Bible.