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Kaleab

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-LEB /kɑˈlɛb/Medium

Meaning: An Amharic (Ethiopian) form of Caleb, from the Hebrew Kalev, 'whole-hearted; faithful' (also linked to 'dog', for loyalty); the name of an ancient Ethiopian kingLow

In 30 seconds: Whole-hearted; faithful: Kaleab is an Ethiopian form of Caleb. Crisp and warm (said 'kah-LEB').
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Origin LowHebrew, Amharic
MeaningAn Amharic (Ethiopian) form of Caleb, from the Hebrew Kalev, 'whole-hearted; faithful' (also linked to 'dog', for loyalty); the name of an ancient Ethiopian king
U.S. rank (2024)#10354 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 244

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519982024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kaleab is an Amharic (Ethiopian) form of Caleb, from the Hebrew Kalev, 'whole-hearted; faithful' (also linked to 'dog', for loyalty); the name of an ancient Ethiopian king. A crisp name (said 'kah-LEB').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Ethiopian families. Rare, whole-hearted at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kaleab is an Amharic (Ethiopian) form of Caleb, 'whole-hearted; faithful' in Hebrew — the name of an ancient Ethiopian king — a crisp choice (said 'kah-LEB').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Kaleab — Hebrew/Amharic; form of Caleb

Variations

CalebKaleb

Nicknames

Kal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaleab mean?

Kaleab is an Ethiopian form of Caleb, 'whole-hearted; faithful' in Hebrew; an ancient Ethiopian king.

How do you pronounce Kaleab?

It's said kah-LEB /kɑˈlɛb/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kaleab a boy or girl name?

Kaleab is a boy's name.

How popular is Kaleab?

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

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