Essiah vs Kayleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essiah

Boy #4,368 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"salvation of the Lord"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,368
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ess, Siah

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kayleb

Boy #4,276 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wholehearted, all heart, faithful"

Origin: Hebrew cal-lev

Cultural Roots

American Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,276
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Kale, Keb

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Essiah Rank #4,368
Kayleb Rank #4,276

Kayleb is more popular, ranked #4276 vs #4368 for Essiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Essiah ___

  • Essiah James
  • Essiah Emmanuel
  • Essiah Michael
  • Essiah David
  • Essiah Elijah
  • Essiah Joseph

Kayleb ___

  • Kayleb James
  • Kayleb Alexander
  • Kayleb Thomas
  • Kayleb Michael
  • Kayleb Ryan
  • Kayleb John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Essiah

Josiah Elijah Amara Zion Messiah

If you choose Kayleb

Noah Elijah Isaiah Micah Asher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essiah or Kayleb more popular?

Kayleb is more popular, ranked #4276 compared to Essiah at #4368 in the United States.

What do Essiah and Kayleb mean?

Essiah means "salvation of the Lord" (Hebrew origin). Kayleb means "wholehearted, all heart, faithful" (Hebrew cal-lev origin).

Are Essiah and Kayleb boy or girl names?

Essiah is primarily a boy name. Kayleb is primarily a boy name.

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