Girl · #11,223 in 2026

Kelbi

The Kalbiyya, or Kalbi or Kelbi tribe is one of four tribes, or tribal confederations, of the Alawite community in Syria. Appearing in historical sources from the 16th century, the Kalbiyya came to prominence when Hafez al-Assad, the son of a Kalbiyya tribal leader, seized power in Syria in a coup in 1970.

Current Rank
#11,223
Peak Rank
#6,257 (1995)
Total Babies
299
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1990
First Year
2022
Last Year
1995
Peak Year
#6257
Peak Rank
299
Total Count
32
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kelbi

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Kalbiyya, or Kalbi or Kelbi tribe is one of four tribes, or tribal confederations, of the Alawite community in Syria. Appearing in historical sources from the 16th century, the Kalbiyya came to prominence when Hafez al-Assad, the son of a Kalbiyya tribal leader, seized power in Syria in a coup in 1970.

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Origin & history
Main article: Alawites The Kalbiyya are a tribe, or tribal confederation, of the Alawite community of northwestern Syria . Also known as Nusayris or Alawis, the Alawites are a prominent mystical religious sect who follow a syncretic form of the Twelver branch of Shia Islam . The Alawite homeland is in the Nusayri mountains coastal region, inland of the Mediterranean ports of Latakia and Tartus . Historically, the Alawites lived in about eighty villages in the region. The Kalbiyya are one of the four tribes, or tribal confederations, into which the Alawite community is divided, the others being

The Story of Kelbi

Kelbi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1990, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 14 Kelbis were born — ranking #6,257 that year. As of 2026, Kelbi ranks #11,223 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 299 Kelbis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kelbi

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kelbi

What does the name Kelbi mean?
The Kalbiyya, or Kalbi or Kelbi tribe is one of four tribes, or tribal confederations, of the Alawite community in Syria. Appearing in historical sources from the 16th century, the Kalbiyya came to prominence when Hafez al-Assad, the son of a Kalbiyya tribal leader, seized power in Syria in a coup in 1970.
How popular is Kelbi in 2026?
In 2026, Kelbi ranks #11,223 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Kelbi most popular?
Kelbi reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #6,257 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Kelbi a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kelbi is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Kelbi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kelbi include Charlsey, Abbye, Leshay. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kelbi

Kelbi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 299 births in the dataset. Kelbi's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #6,257. Use the chart and map above to compare Kelbi'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.