Calieb
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Calieb first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 65 babies have been named Calieb in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Calieb is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,716 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #35,716
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Calieb
Calieb is a boy name .
Calieb is currently ranked #35,716 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Calieb include Cal, Cali, Caliy, Caliie, Cay, Caie, and Calkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Calieb include Calix, Calian, Calihan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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