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KAY-uhl
Kael
OriginVariation of Cale or Cael
Meaning"dog; whole heart; slender"
GenderBoy
US Rank#903
Top 1000
NB Rank#400
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About Kael
The name Kael is currently ranked #903 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #851 in 2009. The name is most popular in KAEL, KAEL, and KAEL. Kael is occasionally used for girls in 2015.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,176 | 159 | 82.8 |
| 2015 | #1,344 | 131 | 68.3 |
| 2016 | #1,459 | 118 | 62.2 |
| 2017 | #1,700 | 93 | 50.2 |
| 2018 | #1,427 | 123 | 67.7 |
| 2019 | #1,598 | 104 | 58 |
| 2020 | #1,985 | 72 | 41.7 |
| 2021 | #2,087 | 70 | 40 |
| 2022 | #2,280 | 63 | 36.1 |
| 2023 | #1,664 | 103 | 60.2 |
| 2024 | #1,467 | 123 | 71.4 |
| 2025 | #903 | 263 | 154 |
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- (John) Kael Weston
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