Kaiel
Every Kaiel since 2002 — 329 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaiel
Kaiel is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,612 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 329 American babies have been named Kaiel. Its peak came in 2024, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaiel stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaiel year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #3,612 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,074 |
| 2023 | 22 | #4,667 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3,821 |
| 2021 | 30 | #3,694 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,079 |
| 2019 | 19 | #5,050 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,202 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,667 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,376 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,170 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,411 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,287 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,505 |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,187 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,460 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,468 |
| 2008 | — | — |
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| 2006 | 10 | #7,720 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12,361 |
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| 2002 | 6 | #10,033 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaiel in 2025?
Kaiel ranked #3,612 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaiel?
329 babies have been named Kaiel in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaiel most popular?
Kaiel peaked in 2024, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Kaiel a boy or girl name?
Kaiel is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaiel rising or falling?
Kaiel is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.