The baby name Kayleb is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-leb (IPA: /ˈkeɪləb/).
Kayleb is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Kayleb is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAY-leb (IPA: /ˈkeɪləb/).
Kayleb is Hebrew in Origin.
Kayleb is a modern English respelling of Caleb, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Kalev (כָּלֵב). The underlying meaning is often explained in two ways: from Hebrew kelev, “dog,” a symbol of loyalty in the ancient Near East; or as a folk etymology linking kol/kal, “whole,” with lev, “heart,” yielding “wholehearted” or “devoted.” Pronounced KAY-leb, the name carries strong associations with faithfulness and courage.
Usage traces back to the Bible through Caleb son of Jephunneh, the scout who, with Joshua, urged Israel to enter Canaan. The name was favored by English-speaking Puritans and saw a broad revival from the late 20th century. In that climate, creative phonetic spellings appeared; Kayleb emerged alongside Kaleb and Cayleb, especially in the United States, Canada, and Australia. It remains rarer than Caleb/Kaleb. Related forms and nicknames include Caleb, Kaleb, Calev, Caeleb; Cal and Cale are common short forms.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #302 | 5 | 2,588 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #868 | 25 | 7,044 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #996 | 6 | 16,906 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,129 | 13 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,162 | 17 | 25,619 |
Kayleb is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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