Ami vs Kalev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kalev

Boy #6,181 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faithful as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Estonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,181
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kal, Lev

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Popularity Comparison

Ami Rank #2,931
Kalev Rank #6,181

Ami is more popular, ranked #2931 vs #6181 for Kalev.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ami ___

  • Ami Rose
  • Ami Grace
  • Ami Claire
  • Ami Louise
  • Ami Jane
  • Ami Elise

Kalev ___

  • Kalev Asher
  • Kalev Eli
  • Kalev James
  • Kalev Noah
  • Kalev Jonah
  • Kalev River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ami

Leo Noa Eli Mia Ari

If you choose Kalev

Ezra Levi Micah Naomi Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ami or Kalev more popular?

Ami is more popular, ranked #2931 compared to Kalev at #6181 in the United States.

What do Ami and Kalev mean?

Ami means "my people" (Hebrew origin). Kalev means "faithful as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ami and Kalev boy or girl names?

Ami is primarily a girl name. Kalev is primarily a boy name.

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