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Kaleth

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAL-ehth /ˈkæl.ɛθ/Low

Meaning: Modern variant of Caleb (Hebrew), traditionally interpreted as 'dog' or 'faithful, whole-hearted'.Low

In 30 seconds: Kaleth is a modern variant of Caleb, a Hebrew name often interpreted as 'dog' or, more warmly, 'faithful, whole-hearted'. The reshaped spelling means its exact form is not firmly established.
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Origin LowSpanish, Hebrew
MeaningModern variant of Caleb (Hebrew), traditionally interpreted as 'dog' or 'faithful, whole-hearted'.
U.S. rank (2025)#2408 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births57 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 480

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420072025

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

It reworks the Hebrew Caleb, a name traditionally read either literally as 'dog' or figuratively as 'faithful' and 'whole-hearted'. The '-th' ending is a modern, mostly Spanish-language restyling rather than an old traditional form. Because Kaleth is a recent variant, its spelling and standing are less settled than Caleb's.

The name has a contemporary, distinctly Latin American flavor; the Colombian vallenato singer Kaleth Morales (1983-2005) helped popularize it. Its sound stays close to Caleb while the ending gives it a fresher look.

Did you know? Kaleth is a modern respelling of Caleb, a Hebrew name traditionally read as 'whole-hearted, faithful' (or, literally, 'dog' as a symbol of devotion) — and that sense of faithfulness is part of its appeal.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Kaleth — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Kaleth Morales (1983-2005)
    Colombian vallenato singer-songwriter known as a leader of the New Wave (Nueva Ola) movement, famous for the song Vivo en el Limbo.

If you like Kaleth…

Caleb— The Hebrew name Kaleth varies, source of its 'faithful, whole-hearted' meaning.
Kaleb— A K-spelled form of Caleb, close in look and sound to Kaleth.
Yael— Another Hebrew biblical name with a similar contemporary appeal.
Arath— echoes that soft -th sound
Japheth— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaleth mean?

Kaleth is a modern respelling of Caleb, used especially in Spanish-speaking countries. Caleb derives from Hebrew and is traditionally read as 'dog' (a symbol of devotion) or 'whole-hearted, faithful'.

How do you pronounce Kaleth?

It's commonly said KAL-ehth /ˈkæl.ɛθ/.

Is Kaleth a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kaleth is used as a boy name.

How popular is Kaleth?

In 2024, Kaleth ranked #1793 in the U.S. for boys, with 91 births recorded.

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