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Kalib

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-leb /ˈkeɪ.lɛb/High

Meaning: A spelling of Caleb — from Hebrew, variously 'devoted; whole-hearted; faithful' and 'a dog' (a symbol of loyalty)Low

In 30 seconds: Devoted; whole-hearted: Kalib spells Caleb. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Caleb — from Hebrew, variously 'devoted; whole-hearted; faithful' and 'a dog' (a symbol of loyalty)
U.S. rank (2024)#7015 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,537

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619752024

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

Kalib is a spelling of Caleb — from Hebrew, variously 'devoted; whole-hearted; faithful' and 'a dog' (a symbol of loyalty) — one of the two faithful spies who trusted God's promise. A crisp, classic name (said 'KAY-leb'; nickname Kal).

In the U.S. it appears as a variant spelling. Rare in this form, devoted-and-whole-hearted at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Caleb is variously 'devoted; whole-hearted; faithful' and 'a dog' (a symbol of loyalty) in Hebrew — one of the faithful spies in the Bible — Kalib is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'KAY-leb').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Caleb — Hebrew etymology

Variations

CalebKalebKayleb

Nicknames

Kal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kalib mean?

Kalib spells Caleb — Hebrew variously 'devoted; whole-hearted' and 'a dog' (a symbol of loyalty).

How do you pronounce Kalib?

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

Is Kalib a boy or girl name?

Kalib is a boy's name.

How popular is Kalib?

Kalib is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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