Kalev Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Kalev means 'dog' or 'whole-hearted' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Kalev
Kalev is a name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Caleb, which means 'dog' or 'whole-hearted'. In the Bible, Caleb was a faithful companion and a courageous warrior. The name Kalev has a strong and noble connotation, symbolizing loyalty and bravery.
Popularity of the Name Kalev
The popularity for the name Kalev peaked in popularity in the year 2014 with 21 births, which ranked number 10,525 out of 30,792 unique names for that year. Kalev had the most male births in 2014 with 21, which ranked number 4,536 out of 14,070 male names. The number of births for the name Kalev has declined sharply over the last ten years from 14 births to 10 births, a decline of -28.57%. Among males, Kalev has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 10 births, a decline of -28.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kalev
- 10 Year Trend of Kalev: -28.57%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kalev: -28.57%
Popularity of Kalev by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kalev. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kalev in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kalev is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kalev
- Total Births of Kalev: 10 (-3.31%)
- Male Births of Kalev: 10 (-3.31%)
Given the downward trend of Kalev over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.31% decrease in total births, for a total of 10 births in 2024. Male births for Kalev have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 10 male births in 2024, a decrease of -3.31%.