UK boy's name
Kaileb
Masculine variation of Caleb, derived from Hebrew meaning "faithful, whole-hearted".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaileb is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaileb popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 10 births.
This profile covers 58 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 2003 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 30% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 61 living people in the UK are called Kaileb. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaileb ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 10 boys were registered as Kaileb.
- • Kaileb ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #669 in 2012.
- • About 61 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaileb as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
10 births
Estimated living
61
2026
Meaning
What does Kaileb mean?
The given name Kaileb is a modern variation of the biblical name Caleb, which has its origins in the Hebrew language. It is derived from the Hebrew word "kelev," meaning "dog" or "faithful companion." The name Caleb first appeared in the Old Testament, where it was borne by one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan.
Caleb is mentioned several times in the Book of Numbers, where he is described as a courageous and faithful follower of God. Along with Joshua, he was one of the two spies who encouraged the Israelites to trust in God and conquer the Promised Land. As a result, Caleb was rewarded by God and allowed to enter Canaan.
The name Caleb gained popularity among early Christians, who saw it as a symbol of faithfulness and devotion to God. In the 4th century AD, Saint Caleb, a Christian martyr, was executed for his beliefs during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Caleb or a variation of the name. One of the earliest recorded examples is Caleb Pusey (1617-1727), an English Quaker who immigrated to Pennsylvania and became a prominent landowner and influential member of the Quaker community.
Another notable figure is Caleb Cushing (1800-1879), an American politician and diplomat who served as the United States Attorney General and as a member of Congress. He was also the first American ambassador to China.
In the literary world, Caleb Williams is the title character of a novel by William Godwin, published in 1794. The novel is considered one of the earliest examples of the mystery genre and explores themes of social injustice and the abuse of power.
Caleb Bradham (1867-1934) was an American businessman and inventor, best known for creating the soft drink Pepsi-Cola in 1898. His name is forever associated with one of the most popular and recognizable brands in the world.
Finally, Caleb Landry Jones (born 1989) is an American actor and musician, known for his roles in various films, including "Get Out," "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," and "The Outpost." He has received critical acclaim for his performances and is considered one of the most talented actors of his generation.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaileb over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaileb registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaileb, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaileb by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaileb was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3461 | 49 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3997 | 6 | 2 |
Geography
Where Kaileb is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kaileb. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Kaileb ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #669 in 2012.
Across the UK
Kaileb in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#669 in 2012
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kaileb
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- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kaileb: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaileb in the UK right now?
In 2022, Kaileb was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kaileb most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 10 babies registered as Kaileb in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaileb?
Masculine variation of Caleb, derived from Hebrew meaning "faithful, whole-hearted".
How many people are called Kaileb in the UK?
A total of 58 babies have been registered as Kaileb across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Kaileb most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kaileb ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #669 in 2012. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.