Kalel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kalel is a name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'voice of God'. It has evolved from its original Hebrew form to modern usage. The name is associated with positive traits and has gained popularity in contemporary culture. While it has some biblical relevance, it is not widely mentioned in religious texts.
The name Kalel is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kalel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Kalel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14966th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1492nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 959th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 23432nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kalel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kalel"
Pronunciation
/kəˈlɛl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Kalel is derived from the Hebrew elements 'kal', meaning 'all', and 'el', meaning 'God'. Therefore, it can be interpreted as 'all of God' or 'voice of God'.
Meaning
voice of God
Language Evolution
Kalel (modern), Kal'el (original Hebrew)
Biblical Background
Kalel is mentioned in the context of biblical names but does not have a significant presence in biblical texts.
Historical Usage
Kalel has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in popular culture and media, often associated with characters in comics and films.
Variants & Derivatives
Kal, Kale, Khalil
Modern Popularity & Image
Kalel is often perceived as a unique and modern name, gaining popularity among parents looking for names with strong cultural and spiritual significance.
Famous People
Kalel Cullen (YouTube personality), Kalel Kaghazi (social media influencer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kalel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kalel"
"Kalel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14966th of 16616 | 9 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1492nd of 24088 | 1,514 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 959th of 23106 | 2,693 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 23432nd of 30306 | 15 |
Regional Popularity of "Kalel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
33.63% 1541st/4582 |
26.32% 1359th/5164 |
19.83% 1450th/7313 |
20.21% 1508th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
29.27% 1166th/3984 |
20.33% 912th/4487 |
14.07% 960th/6822 |
14.56% 914th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Kalel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kalel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kalel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.