UK boy's name
Kailub
A masculine name combining the elements "Kai" meaning "victorious" and "lub" meaning "loved".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2012. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kailub is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kailub popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2012 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4805, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2011 to 2012. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Kailub. 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 2013 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kailub ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales in 2012, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 boys were registered as Kailub.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kailub as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4805
2012
Births in 2012
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Kailub mean?
The name Kailub is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) between the 4th and 3rd millennia BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian words "kai," meaning "earth," and "lub," meaning "to cherish" or "to honor." This suggests that the name Kailub may have been bestowed upon individuals who were deeply connected to the land and revered for their respect for the natural world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kailub can be found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to around 2500 BCE. This tablet, discovered in the ancient city of Ur, lists the names of various individuals, including a man named Kailub who was a farmer and landowner.
In the centuries that followed, the name Kailub appeared sporadically in various historical records and texts from the region. One notable mention is in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian poem that is considered one of the earliest surviving works of literature. In this epic, a character named Kailub is depicted as a wise and respected elder who provides guidance to the protagonist, Gilgamesh.
During the height of the Babylonian Empire, which ruled over Mesopotamia from the 18th to the 6th century BCE, the name Kailub gained further popularity. One of the most famous individuals to bear this name was Kailub the Astronomer, who lived in the 7th century BCE and made significant contributions to the study of the night sky and the development of the Babylonian calendar.
Another notable figure in history with the name Kailub was a Persian scholar and philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. Known as Kailub of Persepolis, he was renowned for his teachings on ethics, morality, and the pursuit of wisdom.
In the later centuries, the name Kailub continued to appear in various cultures and civilizations across the Middle East and beyond. For example, a prominent merchant named Kailub al-Baghdadi, who lived in the 10th century CE, played a crucial role in facilitating trade routes between the Middle East and Europe, contributing to the exchange of goods and knowledge.
During the medieval period, the name Kailub was also found among some Arabic and Islamic communities. One such individual was Kailub ibn Sina, a renowned Persian philosopher and polymath who lived in the 11th century CE and made significant contributions to the fields of medicine, astronomy, and metaphysics.
While the name Kailub may not be as common today as it once was, it carries a rich history and cultural significance that spans thousands of years, reflecting the ancient traditions and civilizations of the Near East and their enduring influence on the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kailub over time
The chart below shows babies named Kailub registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2012. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kailub, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2012, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kailub by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kailub 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4726 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Kailub
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- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kailub: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kailub in the UK right now?
In 2012, Kailub was ranked #4805 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kailub most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Kailub in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kailub?
A masculine name combining the elements "Kai" meaning "victorious" and "lub" meaning "loved".
How many people are called Kailub in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Kailub across the 2 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.