The nameKaël
Kaël is a short boy's name, rising in France.
- Boy's name
- A modern creation
Meaning
It has no established meaning. It is close to Gaël.
Origin
A modern creation.
History
First given in France around 1980, Kaël grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, especially in Mayotte.
Popularity of the name Kaël
Kaël in France
441stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (105 births)
1,225babies named Kaël in France since 1900
Kaël was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 535 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Kaël. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Kaël in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 93 births a year on average, against 63 in the five years before.
Kaël in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaël mean?
It has no established meaning. It is close to Gaël.
What is the origin of the name Kaël?
A modern creation.
Is Kaël a girl's or a boy's name?
Kaël is a boy's name.