UK boy's name
Khaalid
An Arabic name meaning eternal, immortal, or everlasting.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Khaalid is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Khaalid popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 8 births.
This profile covers 58 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 1998 to 2023. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 58 living people in the UK are called Khaalid. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Khaalid ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 8 boys were registered as Khaalid.
- • About 58 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khaalid as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
8 births
Estimated living
58
2026
Meaning
What does Khaalid mean?
The given name Khaalid traces its origins to the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "khalida," which means "eternal" or "immortal." This name has been in use since ancient times, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East regions.
One of the earliest and most notable individuals to bear the name Khaalid was Khalid ibn al-Walid, a revered military commander during the early Islamic era. He lived from 592 to 642 AD and was known for his exceptional military strategies and victories in the Muslim conquests of the Levant and Mesopotamia.
The name Khaalid is also associated with Islamic religious texts and traditions. It is mentioned in the Qur'an, the holy book of Islam, and is considered a name of great significance in Islamic culture.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Khaalid. One such individual was Khalid al-Zahri, a prominent Islamic scholar and hadith narrator who lived from 673 to 742 AD. Another was Khalid ibn Barmak, a Persian vizier and military commander who served under the Abbasid Caliphate during the 8th century AD.
In the realm of science and philosophy, Khalid ibn Yazid, an Umayyad prince and astronomer, made significant contributions to the field of astrology and astronomical observations during the 7th century AD.
The name Khaalid has also been borne by various rulers and monarchs throughout history. One notable example is Khalid bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, the second King of Saudi Arabia, who reigned from 1975 to 1982.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the name Khaalid throughout history, reflecting its enduring significance and cultural relevance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Khaalid over time
The chart below shows babies named Khaalid registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Khaalid, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khaalid by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khaalid 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 | #4796 | 9 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4296 | 25 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3233 | 21 | 4 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
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- Kevin 7,927
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- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
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- Kye 4,012
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FAQ
Khaalid: questions and answers
How popular is the name Khaalid in the UK right now?
In 2023, Khaalid was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Khaalid most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 8 babies registered as Khaalid in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Khaalid?
An Arabic name meaning eternal, immortal, or everlasting.
How many people are called Khaalid in the UK?
A total of 58 babies have been registered as Khaalid across the 15 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.