UK boy's name
Kaylub
A blend of the names Kyle and Jacob or Caleb.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaylub is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaylub popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 4 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2008 to 2017. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Kaylub. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaylub ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 4 boys were registered as Kaylub.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaylub as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4812
2017
Births in 2017
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
4 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Meaning
What does Kaylub mean?
The name Kaylub has its origins in the ancient Celtic language spoken by the Britons and Gauls. It is believed to have derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "kal-", meaning "hard" or "strong". This root word was often used to form given names that conveyed a sense of strength, resilience, and bravery.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaylub can be found in the ancient Welsh manuscript known as the "Black Book of Carmarthen", dating back to the 13th century. In this text, the name appears as "Caylub", referring to a warrior from the region of Gwynedd in northwestern Wales.
In the 5th century, a Briton chieftain named Kaylub is mentioned in the historical records of the Roman scholar Gildas. According to these accounts, Kaylub led a rebellion against the invading Anglo-Saxons, earning him a reputation as a fierce and courageous leader among his people.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kaylub gained popularity among the noble families of Wales and Cornwall. One notable bearer of the name was Kaylub ap Rhys (c. 1150-1220), a Welsh prince and military commander who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Welsh and the Norman invaders.
In the 16th century, a Scottish nobleman named Kaylub Mackenzie (c. 1525-1592) gained recognition for his service to King James VI of Scotland. He was appointed as the Governor of the Isles and held significant influence in the Scottish Highlands.
Another prominent figure with the name Kaylub was the Irish poet and bard Kaylub O'Dugan (c. 1610-1672). His works, which celebrated Irish culture and heritage, were widely acclaimed and preserved in various manuscripts and collections.
While the name Kaylub has its roots in the Celtic languages, it has also been adopted and adapted in other cultures and languages over time. However, its original meaning and association with strength, resilience, and bravery have remained consistent throughout its long and varied history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaylub over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaylub registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaylub, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaylub by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaylub 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 | #4515 | 23 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kaylub
- Kieran 30,429
- 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
Kaylub: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaylub in the UK right now?
In 2017, Kaylub was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kaylub most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 4 babies registered as Kaylub in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaylub?
A blend of the names Kyle and Jacob or Caleb.
How many people are called Kaylub in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Kaylub 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.