Kal

Boy name

Kal has been given to 1,256 babies in the U.S. since 1947. It peaked in 2021. In 2025, about 1 in 28,468 boys was named Kal.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,256

Peak year

2021 (72 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1947

10-year trend

▲ +9%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Kal — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Kaygirl

102,545 babies since 1882

Karlboy

101,751 babies since 1880

Kaiboy

78,710 babies since 1926

Kaligirl

33,438 babies since 1957

Alboy

17,334 babies since 1880

Halboy

16,796 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kal.

Allisterboy

1,256 babies since 1925

Ayvenboy

1,255 babies since 2005

Kalmanboy

1,258 babies since 1912

Lipaboy

1,258 babies since 1958

Rikerboy

1,258 babies since 1991

Izraelboy

1,258 babies since 1994

Yuvrajboy

1,253 babies since 1993

Ebenezerboy

1,249 babies since 1884

Kal vs Allister ⚖Kal vs Ayven ⚖Kal vs Kalman ⚖Kal vs Lipa ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Kal?

Kal has been given to 1,256 babies in the U.S. since 1947. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Kal peak?

Kal peaked in 2021, when 72 babies were given the name.

Is Kal a girl or boy name?

Kal is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Kal are boys).

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