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UK girl's name

Khairah

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "goodness" or "good".

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.

Khairah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Khairah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2771, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 12 births.

This profile covers 120 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 2001 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 119 living people in the UK are called Khairah. 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

  • Khairah ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 12 girls were registered as Khairah.
  • About 119 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khairah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2771

2024

Births in 2024

9

Latest year

Peak year

2018

12 births

Estimated living

119

2026

Meaning

What does Khairah mean?

The name Khairah originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Islamic culture. The name is derived from the Arabic word "khair," which means "good" or "goodness." It is believed to have been in use since the early days of Islam, around the 7th century CE.

In the Islamic tradition, the name Khairah is often associated with virtuous and righteous qualities. It is believed that the name carries blessings and is a reminder to lead a life that is guided by goodness and righteousness.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Khairah can be found in the Hadith literature, which is a collection of sayings and traditions attributed to the Prophet Muhammad. In one of the Hadith, the Prophet is reported to have said, "The best names in the sight of Allah are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman, and the most truthful are Harith and Hammam, and the most repulsive are Harb and Murrah."

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Khairah. One of the most famous is Khairah bint Al-Husayn, who lived in the 7th century CE. She was the daughter of Al-Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, and is revered as a martyr in Shia Islam.

Another notable figure is Khairah bint Muhammad ibn Ahmad al-Tabrizi, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in the 12th century CE. She was known for her expertise in Arabic literature and her contributions to the field of Islamic studies.

In the modern era, one of the most famous individuals with the name Khairah is Khairah Hurayrah, a Saudi Arabian businesswoman and philanthropist. She is the founder of the Khairah Hurayrah Foundation, which focuses on empowering women and promoting education in the Middle East.

Additionally, Khairah Al-Mansour is a well-known Emirati author and poet who has published several books and has been recognized for her contributions to literature in the Arab world.

The name Khairah has also been borne by notable figures in other cultures and regions, such as Khairah Hussain, a Pakistani activist and human rights defender who has been recognized for her work in promoting women's rights and educational opportunities for underprivileged communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Khairah over time

The chart below shows babies named Khairah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 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 Khairah, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Khairah
036912200120122024

Decades

Khairah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khairah 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 #2761 44 5
2010s #4090 54 9
2000s #4350 22 6

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FAQ

Khairah: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Khairah was ranked #2771 for girls in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.

When was Khairah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 12 babies registered as Khairah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Khairah?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "goodness" or "good".

How many people are called Khairah in the UK?

A total of 120 babies have been registered as Khairah across the 20 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.