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Kaileb

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-leb /ˈkeɪ.lɛb/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Caleb, from the Hebrew Kalev, 'whole-hearted; faithful' (also linked to 'dog', for loyalty); a biblical figureLow

In 30 seconds: Whole-hearted; faithful: Kaileb is a spelling of Caleb. Crisp and warm (said 'KAY-leb').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Caleb, from the Hebrew Kalev, 'whole-hearted; faithful' (also linked to 'dog', for loyalty); a biblical figure

U.S. rank (2024)#10349 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 782

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

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History & Origin

Kaileb is a spelling of Caleb, from the Hebrew Kalev, 'whole-hearted; faithful' (also linked to 'dog', for loyalty); a biblical figure. A crisp name (said 'KAY-leb').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a spelling of Caleb. Rare, whole-hearted at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kaileb is a spelling of Caleb, 'whole-hearted; faithful' in Hebrew (also linked to 'dog', for loyalty) — a crisp choice (said 'KAY-leb').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Kaileb — Hebrew; spelling of Caleb

Variations

CalebKaleb

Nicknames

Kai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaileb mean?

Kaileb is a spelling of Caleb, 'whole-hearted; faithful' in Hebrew.

How do you pronounce Kaileb?

It's said KAY-leb /ˈkeɪ.lɛb/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaileb a boy or girl name?

Kaileb is a boy's name.

How popular is Kaileb?

Kaileb is a very rare name in the U.S.