Boy · #1,146 in 2026

Kalel

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

Current Rank

#1,146

Peak Rank

#859 (2014)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-13%

2017

First Year

2019

Last Year

2019

Peak Year

#9732

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kalel

Kalel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1996, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 257 Kalels were born — ranking #859 that year. As of 2026, Kalel ranks #1,146 for baby boys with 185 births, gradually falling (-13%). In total, more than 5K Kalels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Kalel

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalel

What does the name Kalel mean?

Kalel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1996. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kalel in 2026?

In 2026, Kalel ranks #1,146 among boys' names in the U.S., with 185 babies given the name that year.

When was Kalel most popular?

Kalel reached its peak popularity in 2014, ranking #859 that year with 257 babies given the name.

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

Kalel has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Nevada, New Mexico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kalel.

Is Kalel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kalel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kalel include Louise, Deward, Barrie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kalel

Kalel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 5K births in the dataset. Kalel's peak popularity came in 2014 when it ranked #859. Use the chart and map above to compare Kalel'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.