Kaleth

Kaleth - A very unique male name

Kaleth appeared on the charts for the first time in 2017 on position #2690. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kaleth and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kaleth? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kaleth. The baby boy name Kaleth was given to 27 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2188 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 54,307 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kaleth peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1640.

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Kaleth is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kaleth is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,548 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,187.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kaleth is where you live.

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Kaleth origin and meaning

Modern (Latin American) — origin undocumented

Uncertain — a modern name with no documented derivation; claims linking it to Hebrew or Mayan words are folk glosses

Kaleth appears in US data only from 2017 and peaked in 2024. In Colombia the name is inseparable from vallenato singer Kaleth Morales, who died in 2005; beyond that association, no etymology for the name is documented.

Origin uncertain

Kaleth is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kaleth, pop culture references for the name Kaleth and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kaleth

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kaleth, sorted by popularity.

Khalid / Kolt / Khaled / Kalet / Kaled / Klyde / Khallid /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Kaleth

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kaleth a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kaleth?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

kah-LETH · /kəˈlɛθ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Kaleth Morales — Colombian vallenato singer-songwriter, a star of the genre's 'new wave' (1984–2005) Contemporary

Style

Modern coinageInternational

Why parents choose it

Kaleth is chosen mainly in Latin American families, where the singer's legacy gives the name its meaning in practice.

Worth knowing

• Outside Latin America the name will be unfamiliar and its origin is genuinely undocumented.