Kayleb
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Narrow strait; channel of water
Origin: Scottish Gaelic — from caol (narrow, a strait), originally a place name in southwestern Scotland
Popularity: Ranked #3615 in 2025 with 31 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kyle. Shares the meaning 'Narrow strait; channel of water.'
Similar names: kaleb, kayle, kaylea, kayleah, kaylei, kaeleb, kahleb, kaileb
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Kayleb? About 1 in 107,371 babies born in 2025 were named Kayleb, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kayleb
What does the name Kayleb mean?
Kayleb means “Narrow strait; channel of water” from Scottish Gaelic — from caol (narrow, a strait), originally a place name in southwestern Scotland roots.
What is the origin of the name Kayleb?
Kayleb has Scottish Gaelic — from caol (narrow, a strait), originally a place name in southwestern Scotland origin. The traditional meaning is “Narrow strait; channel of water”.
How popular is Kayleb?
Kayleb ranked #3583 in 2025 — given to 31 babies that year.
When was Kayleb most popular?
Kayleb peaked in 2010 with 171 babies registered that year.
Is Kayleb a boy or girl name?
Kayleb is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kaylebs in registered births are male.
Is the name Kayleb rising or falling in popularity?
Kayleb has fallen 1274 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2309 in 2020 to #3583 in 2025.
How long has Kayleb been recorded?
Kayleb appears in birth records across 38 years — from 1987 through 2025.