Dog or whole-hearted
Kalab is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Caleb. In the Old Testament, Caleb was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses into Canaan and was noted for his faith and courage. The name is often interpreted as 'dog' symbolizing loyalty, or derived from Hebrew roots meaning 'whole heart'.
Less common today
Kalab isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,853 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
