UK boy's name
Kailib
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "faithful dog".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2005. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kailib is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kailib popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2005 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3849, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2005 to 2005. 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.
Kailib is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kailib. 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 2006 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kailib ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales in 2005, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 3 boys were registered as Kailib.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kailib as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3849
2005
Births in 2005
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kailib mean?
Kailib is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Khalil, derived from the Semitic root "kh-l-l" meaning "friend" or "beloved one." The name has its origins in the ancient Middle Eastern region, where it was used among Arab societies as early as the 7th century CE.
The name gained significant historical significance due to its association with the Islamic prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), who was referred to as "Khalil Allah" or "Friend of God" in the Quran. This honorific title was bestowed upon him for his unwavering faith and devotion to the one God.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kailib can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab poet and philosopher Al-Mutanabbi, who lived between 915 and 965 CE. In his poetic works, he mentions a warrior named Kailib ibn Rabiah, who was renowned for his bravery and skill in battle.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kailib or its variant spellings. One prominent figure was Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi (718-791 CE), a renowned Arabic philologist and lexicographer who played a crucial role in the development of Arabic grammar and linguistics.
Another influential figure was Khalil ibn Ishaq al-Jundi (766-844 CE), a renowned Arab mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and the development of astronomical tables.
In the 12th century, Kailib ibn al-Qawwas al-Dimashqi (1192-1239 CE) was a renowned Arab traveler and explorer who documented his extensive journeys across the Middle East and North Africa in his travelogue, "The Book of Marvels."
During the Mamluk period in Egypt, Khalil ibn Qalawun (1263-1293 CE) was a prominent sultan who ruled over the region with a firm hand and played a crucial role in defending the Islamic world against the Mongol invasions.
In more recent times, the name Kailib has been carried by individuals such as Khalil Gibran (1883-1931 CE), a renowned Lebanese-American philosopher, poet, and artist whose works, including "The Prophet," have had a profound impact on modern literature and thought.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kailib by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kailib 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3849 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Kailib: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kailib in the UK right now?
In 2005, Kailib was ranked #3849 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kailib most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 3 babies registered as Kailib in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kailib?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "faithful dog".
How many people are called Kailib in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kailib across the 1 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.