UK girl's name
Kalkidan
An Ethiopian feminine name meaning "covenant" or "promise".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kalkidan is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kalkidan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2003 to 2016. 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 8 living people in the UK are called Kalkidan. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kalkidan ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 5 girls were registered as Kalkidan.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kalkidan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2016
Births in 2016
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Kalkidan mean?
Kalkidan is a name of Amharic origin, the official language of Ethiopia. It traces its roots back to the ancient Semitic languages spoken in the Horn of Africa region, particularly Ge'ez, an ancient Semitic language that was the liturgical language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
The name Kalkidan is derived from the Ge'ez word "Kalki," meaning "covenant" or "promise," and the suffix "-dan," which is a common ending in Amharic names. Therefore, Kalkidan loosely translates to "the promised one" or "the one of the covenant." This name carries a significant religious and cultural connotation in Ethiopia.
Historically, the name Kalkidan has been associated with prominent figures in Ethiopia's rich history. One notable example is Kalkidan Gezahegne, an Ethiopian politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1991 to 1993. She played a crucial role in the transition period following the fall of the Derg regime.
Another notable figure with the name Kalkidan is Kalkidan Mussie, an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competed in the 2012 London Olympics. She was born in 1987 and specialized in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters events, winning numerous national and international competitions.
In the realm of literature, Kalkidan Mulat is a celebrated Ethiopian author and poet. Born in 1986, she has published several collections of poetry and short stories, exploring themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of modern Ethiopian society.
The name Kalkidan has also gained recognition in the field of education. Kalkidan Abebe, born in 1975, is a prominent educator and advocate for girl's education in Ethiopia. She has been recognized for her efforts in promoting access to quality education for underprivileged communities.
Lastly, Kalkidan Gebreyohannes, born in 1980, is an accomplished Ethiopian business leader and entrepreneur. She has been instrumental in promoting sustainable economic development and empowering women in the workforce through her various business ventures.
These examples illustrate the diverse areas in which individuals bearing the name Kalkidan have made significant contributions, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and significance of this Amharic name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kalkidan over time
The chart below shows babies named Kalkidan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kalkidan, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kalkidan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kalkidan 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 | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3099 | 5 | 1 |
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- Kirsty 6,384
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FAQ
Kalkidan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kalkidan in the UK right now?
In 2016, Kalkidan was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kalkidan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 5 babies registered as Kalkidan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kalkidan?
An Ethiopian feminine name meaning "covenant" or "promise".
How many people are called Kalkidan in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Kalkidan 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.