Kal is of Hawaiian origin, translating to 'the canoe'. It signifies travel and exploration.
The name Kal experienced a significant rise in popularity from the late 1980s onwards, with consistent double-digit figures recorded annually since 1997, reaching a peak of 72 births in 2021. Prior to this period, the number of annual births named Kal fluctuated widely, ranging between 5 and 14 births per year from 1947 to 1986.