Holding steady.
Popularity of Kaylib since 1991
Babies named Kaylib per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 74 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Kaylib is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1991. It reached its highest usage in 2009, but has never been common enough to rank in national top 1,000 lists. The name shows a stable trajectory, with no dramatic rise or fall. Its absence from top states suggests a scattered, nationwide presence rather than a regional concentration. Kaylib likely derives from the popular -ay sound and the suffix -lib, making it a contemporary creation.
Kaylib appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in the 1990s. It may be a variation of Caleb, a Hebrew name meaning 'whole-hearted,' or a blend of the popular prefix Kay- with elements like -lib. The name has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the U.S., maintaining a low but consistent usage since its introduction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay
Sibling names for Kaylib
Names that share Kaylib's style, for a brother or sister.
