Kaleab Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkah-LEH-ab / /kɑːˈlɛː.æb/Amharic; Hebrew
Meaning
God has redeemed (Amharic); a form of Caleb (Hebrew)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Amharic, Kaleab is a name that reflects religious significance, often associated with redemption. In Hebrew culture, Caleb is a biblical name meaning 'faithful' or 'devotion', and Kaleab can be seen as a variant that carries similar connotations.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Kaleeb
- Kaleb
International Variants
- Caleb (English)
- Kalev (Hebrew)
- Khaleb (Arabic)
Famous people named Kaleab
Kaleab Tesfaye — Ethiopian footballer.
Fictional characters named Kaleab
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kaleab was first seen in the United States in 1998. Kaleab has ranked as high as #1362 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Kaleab has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kaleab
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |