Kalet Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAH-let / /ˈkæl.ɪt/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'a place of refuge'; English: variant of 'Caleb'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Kalet is derived from the root word meaning 'to be whole' or 'to be faithful', often associated with the biblical figure Caleb. In English, it is considered a variant of Caleb, which has been popular in various forms throughout history.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Kalet
- Calet
- Kale
International Variants
- Caleb (English)
- Kaleb (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kalet was first seen in the United States in 2009. Kalet has ranked as high as #1335 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Kalet has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kalet (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
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| TX | 8 | |
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 41 |
| 2024 | 30 |