Slender, fair, or a crown
Kaylem is a modern phonetic variation likely derived from the Gaelic name Callum or the Hebrew name Caleb. It may also be interpreted as a blend of the names Kay and Caleb, or a variant of the Arabic name Kalim. In many contexts, it is chosen for its soft, contemporary sound rather than a singular historical lineage.
About 15 boys were named Kaylem in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).