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UK boy's name

Humayl

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "little lion" or "lion cub".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Humayl is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Humayl popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3254, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 12 births.

This profile covers 101 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2002 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 100 living people in the UK are called Humayl. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Humayl ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 12 boys were registered as Humayl.
  • About 100 living people in the UK are estimated to have Humayl as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3254

2024

Births in 2024

6

Latest year

Peak year

2013

12 births

Estimated living

100

2026

Meaning

What does Humayl mean?

The name Humayl has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "hummal," which means "carrier" or "porter," referring to someone who carries or transports goods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Humayl can be found in ancient Arabic texts and literature from the 7th century AD. It was a name given to individuals who worked as carriers or porters, reflecting their occupation and the important role they played in trade and transportation during that time.

In the realm of historical figures, one notable individual bearing the name Humayl was Humayl ibn Qays al-Nakha'i, a renowned Arab scholar and jurist who lived during the 7th century AD. He was a prominent figure in the field of Islamic jurisprudence and is remembered for his contributions to the development of Islamic law.

Another historical figure with the name Humayl was Humayl ibn Habib al-Dimashqi, a renowned Arabic poet from Damascus who lived in the 9th century AD. He was known for his eloquent and evocative poetry, which often celebrated the beauty of nature and the complexities of human emotions.

In the 11th century, Humayl ibn Ahmad al-Tawwazi was a prominent Arab mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is particularly remembered for his work on spherical trigonometry and his improvements to astronomical instruments.

During the 12th century, Humayl ibn Zayd al-Azdi was a distinguished Arab historian and biographer. He wrote extensively on the lives of notable figures from the early Islamic era, providing valuable insights into the cultural and intellectual landscape of that time.

In the 16th century, Humayl al-Husayni was a respected Islamic scholar and jurist from present-day Iraq. He was known for his expertise in Islamic law and his contributions to the study and interpretation of religious texts.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Humayl, highlighting its rich cultural heritage and the diverse fields in which it has been represented.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Humayl over time

The chart below shows babies named Humayl registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Humayl, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Humayl
036912200220132024

Decades

Humayl by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Humayl was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3525 20 4
2010s #2804 73 10
2000s #3192 8 2

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FAQ

Humayl: questions and answers

How popular is the name Humayl in the UK right now?

In 2024, Humayl was ranked #3254 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Humayl most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 12 babies registered as Humayl in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Humayl?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "little lion" or "lion cub".

How many people are called Humayl in the UK?

A total of 101 babies have been registered as Humayl across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.