Rising since 1998, #5,208 for boys today.
Popularity of Kaled since 1975
Babies named Kaled per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 139 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Kaled is a rare modern variant of the classic Arabic name Khalid. First recorded in U.S. data in 1975, it has slowly risen in use, particularly since 1998, and reached its peak rank of 5,208 in 2023. In 2025, the name was given to about 1 in 94,893 newborn boys, indicating its continued rarity. While not common in any particular state, Kaled appeals to families seeking a distinctive yet culturally rooted name. Its spelling echoes other modern adaptations, making it a subtle update on a traditional favorite.
Kaled is likely a variant spelling of the Arabic name Khalid (خالد), which derives from the root kh-l-d, meaning 'to last forever' or 'be eternal'. The name Khalid is historically significant in Islamic culture, borne by a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, Khalid ibn al-Walid. The variant Kaled appears to be a modern respelling, possibly influenced by other names ending in -ed or by simplified transliteration.
“Kaled” around the world
Where Kaled lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kal
Sibling names for Kaled
Names that share Kaled's style, for a brother or sister.
