UK boy's name
Kaveer
An Indian name meaning "one who transcends beyond".
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.
Kaveer is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaveer popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 8 births.
This profile covers 53 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2014 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 63% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 53 living people in the UK are called Kaveer. 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
- • Kaveer ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 8 boys were registered as Kaveer.
- • About 53 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaveer as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2022
8 births
Estimated living
53
2026
Meaning
What does Kaveer mean?
The name Kaveer is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest languages in the world, dating back to around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is thought to have its roots in the Indian subcontinent, particularly in the regions where Sanskrit was widely spoken, such as the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent and parts of present-day Pakistan.
The name Kaveer is derived from the Sanskrit word "kavira," which means "poet" or "one who has a poetic nature." This suggests that the name was likely given to individuals who were skilled in the art of poetry or had a natural inclination towards creative expression through language.
While the name does not appear to have any specific historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its connection to the Sanskrit language and the culture of the Indian subcontinent is undeniable. The earliest recorded examples of the name Kaveer can be traced back to the medieval period in India, around the 10th to 12th centuries CE.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Kaveer was a Hindu poet and scholar who lived in the 11th century CE. His full name was Kaveer Pandita, and he was renowned for his contributions to Sanskrit literature and poetry.
Another notable figure with the name Kaveer was Kaveer Singh, a Rajput warrior and ruler who lived in the 16th century CE. He was known for his bravery and military prowess, and his name has been immortalized in various Rajput ballads and folk tales.
In the 18th century, there was a famous Mughal-era artist named Kaveer Khan, who was renowned for his exquisite miniature paintings that depicted scenes from Mughal court life and history.
In more recent times, Kaveer Bhan was a renowned Indian classical musician and vocalist who lived in the 19th century. He was a master of the Khyal style of Hindustani classical music and made significant contributions to the art form.
Another notable individual with the name Kaveer was Kaveer Chand Mehra, a prominent Indian lawyer and political activist who played a key role in the Indian independence movement in the early 20th century.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaveer over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaveer registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 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 Kaveer, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaveer by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaveer 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 | #3347 | 28 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3511 | 25 | 5 |
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- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
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FAQ
Kaveer: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaveer in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kaveer was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Kaveer most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 8 babies registered as Kaveer in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaveer?
An Indian name meaning "one who transcends beyond".
How many people are called Kaveer in the UK?
A total of 53 babies have been registered as Kaveer across the 10 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.