Kalib
Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kalib: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2000.
Kalib is a modern variant of Caleb, which comes from the Hebrew name Kalev, meaning "dog" or "faithful, devoted." In the Old Testament, Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent into Canaan and, alongside Joshua, the only one to bring back a hopeful report, earning him a place as a symbol of loyalty and courage. The name has no direct place connections, but the biblical Caleb’s legacy has inspired many towns and institutions named Caleb across the United States. Kalib itself is a contemporary spelling that gained traction in Scotland from the 1990s onward, offering a fresh twist on a classic. It shares its root with the Irish name Cáel, meaning "slender," though this is a separate origin.
Boy 3 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20003 babies
- Latest (2009)
- #6263 babies
- Total births
- 9since 2000
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y