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Kayleb

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-ləb /ˈkeɪ.ləb/High

Meaning: K-/-ay- spelling of Caleb — Hebrew Kalev, 'dog' (loyalty) or 'whole-hearted, faithful'; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Caleb, freshly spelled: Kayleb renders the faithful biblical name — 'whole-hearted, devoted' — with a Kay- twist. Strong and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningK-/-ay- spelling of Caleb — Hebrew Kalev, 'dog' (loyalty) or 'whole-hearted, faithful'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3615 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,431

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019872025

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

Kayleb is a K-/-ay- spelling of Caleb — from Hebrew Kalev, 'dog' (loyalty), or read as 'whole-hearted, faithful' (routes layered, which we note). Borne by the faithful spy of the Exodus, it's strong and warm.

It registers thinly beside Caleb. Rare, whole-hearted at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Caleb means 'dog' (a symbol of loyalty) — or 'whole-hearted, faithful' — in Hebrew; the faithful spy of the Exodus bore it, and Kayleb is a modern Kay- spelling.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Caleb — routes layered

Variations

CalebKalebKaileb

Nicknames

KayLeb

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If you like Kayleb…

Caleb— the standard spelling
Kaleb— a fellow K- spelling
Caelan— another Cae-/Kay- name
Khaleb— lands in the same popularity range
Kenan— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kayleb mean?

Kayleb spells Caleb — Hebrew 'dog' (loyalty) or 'whole-hearted, faithful'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kayleb?

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

Is Kayleb a boy or girl name?

Kayleb is a boy's name.

How popular is Kayleb?

Kayleb is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Caleb is more common.

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