Kalel
How to say it: kuh-LEL · /kəˈlɛl/
Modern coinage popularized as Superman's Kryptonian birth name (Kal-El). No established linguistic etymology.
Kalel was the 1,026th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 180 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 25% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,108 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,026 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 180 |
| Share of births | 1 in 18,418 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −25% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,108 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,110 among boys’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Modern to its core, Kalel hit its top in the 2020s. Perched at that peak today, a gentle fall is expected next.
What goes with it
Creative strength runs through Kalel, both soft and punchy. Kayson offers a like minded match.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kalel is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,110 for boys in 2025.
Good to know
- Kal-El is Superman's Kryptonian birth name
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