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UK boy's name

Kalid

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "eternal" or "immortal".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kalid is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kalid popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 5 births.

This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1998 to 2011. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Kalid. 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 2012 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kalid ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2006, when 5 boys were registered as Kalid.
  • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kalid as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4647

2011

Births in 2011

3

Latest year

Peak year

2006

5 births

Estimated living

30

2026

Meaning

What does Kalid mean?

The name Kalid originates from the Arabic language and is derived from the root word "khalid," which means "eternal" or "everlasting." This name has been in use for centuries, with its origins dating back to the early days of Islam in the 7th century.

One of the most notable historical figures bearing this name was Khalid ibn al-Walid, a revered military leader and companion of the Prophet Muhammad. He was born in 592 CE in Mecca and was renowned for his exceptional military strategy and bravery in battles during the early Islamic conquests.

The name Kalid also appears in various ancient Arabic texts and literary works. For instance, it is mentioned in the famous collection of stories known as "One Thousand and One Nights," which dates back to the 9th century.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Kalid. One such person was Khalid al-Zahri, a prominent Islamic scholar and hadith narrator who lived in the 7th century CE. Another was Khalid al-Baghdadi, a renowned poet and literary figure who flourished during the Abbasid Caliphate in the 9th century CE.

In the 11th century, Khalid ibn Yazid, a renowned scholar and mathematician from Persia, made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics. His works on spherical trigonometry and the calculation of planetary positions were highly influential.

Fast-forwarding to more recent times, Khalid bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, born in 1913, was a prominent member of the Saudi royal family and served as the King of Saudi Arabia from 1975 to 1982.

These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Kalid throughout history, reflecting its deep roots and cultural significance within the Arabic-speaking world.

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Popularity

Kalid over time

The chart below shows babies named Kalid registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kalid, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kalid
01345199820042011

Decades

Kalid by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kalid 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 #4647 3 1
2000s #3065 24 6
1990s #2901 3 1

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FAQ

Kalid: questions and answers

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

In 2011, Kalid was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kalid most popular?

The peak year on record was 2006, with 5 babies registered as Kalid in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kalid?

A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "eternal" or "immortal".

How many people are called Kalid in the UK?

A total of 30 babies have been registered as Kalid across the 8 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.