Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Kahel

Name: Popularity of the name Kahel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kahel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#9,752 (2019)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2018

First Year

2019

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#9752

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kahel

Kahel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2018, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 7 Kahels were born — ranking #9,752 that year. As of 2026, Kahel ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Kahels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kahel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kahel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cahall
Kohle
Cahill
Cohill
Cattle
Catal
Katal
Castle
Camel
Carol
Cackle
Carroll

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kahel

What does the name Kahel mean?

Kahel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2018. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kahel in 2026?

In 2026, Kahel ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Kahel most popular?

Kahel reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #9,752 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Kahel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kahel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kahel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kahel include Lefty, Leonzo, Mikele. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kahel

Kahel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2018 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Kahel's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #9,752. Use the chart and map above to compare Kahel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.