Boy · #7,809 in 2026

Kaileb

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

Current Rank

#7,809

Peak Rank

#2,203 (2009)

Total Babies

794

5-Yr Trend

-56%

1989

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#2203

Peak Rank

794

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kaileb

Kaileb first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 60 Kailebs were born — ranking #2,203 that year. As of 2026, Kaileb ranks #7,809 for baby boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-56%). In total, more than 794 Kailebs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Kaileb

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

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Kayleigh
Kaila
Cayla
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaileb

What does the name Kaileb mean?

Kaileb is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1989. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kaileb in 2026?

In 2026, Kaileb ranks #7,809 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kaileb most popular?

Kaileb reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #2,203 that year with 60 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kaileb most popular?

Kaileb has historically been most popular in Ohio, Georgia, Florida. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kaileb.

Is Kaileb a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kaileb?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaileb include Rayhan, Jayvien, Avram. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaileb

Kaileb is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 794 births in the dataset. Kaileb's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #2,203. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaileb'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.