Kaleth
A name derived from Gaelic meaning "mighty warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 420 living Americans carry the first name Kaleth. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kaleth today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kaleth births was 2024 (91 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kaleth. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
420
~ 1 in 816,082 Americans
Peak year
2024
91 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,793
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Kaleth: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kaleth from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 289 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaleth by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kaleth during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kaleths live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Texas, Florida, California recorded the most babies named Kaleth, while North Carolina, Georgia, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kaleth
The given name Kaleth has its origins in the ancient Semitic languages of the Middle East, dating back to around the 3rd century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Aramaic root word "klth," which means "to complete" or "to fulfill." The name was popular among various Semitic cultures, including the Arameans, Phoenicians, and early Arab tribes.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaleth can be found in the Babylonian Talmud, a central text of Judaism. The Talmud mentions a sage named Kaleth ben Shukhath, who lived in the 3rd century CE and was renowned for his wisdom and teachings on Jewish law.
In the 5th century CE, a prominent Syriac Christian scholar named Kaleth of Edessa gained recognition for his contributions to the study of astronomy and mathematics. He is credited with translating several Greek scientific texts into Syriac, helping to preserve and disseminate ancient knowledge.
During the medieval period, the name Kaleth was particularly popular among Arab scholars and intellectuals. One notable figure was Kaleth ibn Hazm, a renowned philosopher, theologian, and poet who lived in Andalusia (modern-day Spain) from 994 to 1064 CE. His works, such as "The Ring of the Dove," explored topics ranging from love and ethics to jurisprudence and logic.
Another historical figure bearing the name Kaleth was a 12th-century Persian poet and mystic known as Kaleth Ganjavi. His poetic works, which often explored spiritual themes and Sufi mysticism, greatly influenced the development of Persian literature and culture.
In the 14th century, a famous Arab traveler and explorer named Kaleth ibn Battuta journeyed extensively throughout the Islamic world, covering regions from West Africa to Southeast Asia. His travelogue, known as the "Rihla" (The Journey), provides invaluable insights into the cultures, societies, and geography of the medieval Islamic world.
While the name Kaleth has its roots in ancient Semitic languages, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history, reflecting the diverse and interconnected nature of human societies.
People
Kaleth + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kaleth as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kaleth: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kaleth?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 420 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kaleth going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 816,082 US residents.
Is Kaleth a common name?
We classify Kaleth as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 423 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kaleth most popular?
The single biggest year for Kaleth was 2024, when 91 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kaleth is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kaleth in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kaleth a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kaleth in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kaleth still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kaleth in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kaleth can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Kaleth?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Kaleth at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.