Kalip
An Arabic masculine name meaning "mold" or "imprint".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kalip. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kalip today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kalip births was 1989 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kalip. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kalip. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1989
5 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1996 SSA rank
#9,775
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Kalip: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kalip from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 5 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
Kalip 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 Kalip during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kalip
The given name Kalip is believed to have its origins in the Middle Eastern region, specifically in the Arabic language. The name is derived from the Arabic word "qalb," which means "heart" or "core." This suggests that the name Kalip could have been given to individuals with a pure heart or a strong, steadfast character.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kalip can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of the Islamic Golden Age. Several historical records from this period mention individuals bearing the name, although their exact identities and roles remain uncertain.
One notable figure with the name Kalip was a renowned Arabian scholar who lived in the 9th century CE. Kalip ibn Abdu'l-Malik was a prominent philosopher and scientist who made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy. His works were widely studied and revered throughout the Islamic world and beyond.
In the 11th century, a Persian poet named Kalip Al-Shirazi gained recognition for his beautiful and intricate verses. His poetry often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, resonating with readers across the region.
During the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt, which ruled from the 13th to the 16th century, a famous military commander named Kalip Al-Zahir Baybars held a prominent position. He was known for his strategic prowess and led the Mamluk forces to several victories against the Crusaders and Mongol invaders.
In more recent history, Kalip Nurbekovich Nurpeisov was a notable Kazakh writer and playwright who lived from 1909 to 1959. His works often depicted the lives and struggles of the Kazakh people, and he played a significant role in the development of Kazakh literature.
While the name Kalip has its roots in the Middle East and the Islamic world, it has also been adopted and used across various cultures and regions over the centuries. However, detailed records and accounts of individuals bearing this name remain somewhat scarce, particularly in ancient times.
People
Kalip + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kalip 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
Kalip: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kalip?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kalip 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Kalip a common name?
We classify Kalip as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kalip most popular?
The single biggest year for Kalip was 1989, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kalip is about 33 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 Kalip in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kalip a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kalip 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 Kalip still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kalip 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 Kalip 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 people share the name Kalip?
Want to know how many Americans are named Kalip? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.