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UK boy's name

Khairo

An Arabic name meaning "good", "virtuous", or "blessed".

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.

Khairo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Khairo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 6 births.

This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2012 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Khairo. 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

  • Khairo ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 6 boys were registered as Khairo.
  • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khairo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4107

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

2019

6 births

Estimated living

20

2026

Meaning

What does Khairo mean?

The name Khairo has its origins in the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the 6th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "khair," which translates to "goodness" or "good fortune." The name was commonly given to children in the Arabian Peninsula, particularly in regions like Saudi Arabia and Yemen, as a symbol of hope and blessings.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Khairo can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. The name appears in verses that discuss the virtues of kindness, generosity, and doing good deeds. This association with positive values and a spiritual connotation likely contributed to its popularity among Arabic-speaking communities.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Khairo. One such person was Khairo al-Dimashqi, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in Damascus, Syria, during the 11th century (c. 1020-1095). His works, which explored themes of love, nature, and philosophical musings, were widely celebrated and influenced subsequent generations of Arabic literature.

Another prominent figure with the name Khairo was Khairo ibn Abi Bakr al-Tabrizi (c. 1215-1285), an influential Persian scholar and linguist. He is best known for his contributions to the study of Arabic grammar and lexicography, authoring several influential works that became essential references for scholars and students alike.

In the realm of Islamic mysticism, Khairo al-Basri (c. 650-728) was a revered Sufi saint and mystic from Basra, Iraq. His teachings on spiritual purification, self-discipline, and the love of God gained him a devoted following, and his legacy continues to inspire Sufis to this day.

Moving forward in time, Khairo Ghazi (1853-1925) was a prominent Egyptian politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Egypt from 1908 to 1910. He played a significant role in negotiating the Anglo-Egyptian Treaty of 1936, which granted Egypt greater autonomy and recognition as an independent sovereign state.

Finally, Khairo Mustafa (1908-1979) was a renowned Egyptian journalist and writer who played a pivotal role in shaping modern Arabic literature. His novels and short stories explored themes of social injustice, political corruption, and the struggles of the working class, earning him widespread acclaim and influence in the literary circles of the Arab world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Khairo over time

The chart below shows babies named Khairo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 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 Khairo, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Khairo
02356201220172023

Decades

Khairo by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khairo 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 #4295 11 3
2010s #3909 9 2

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FAQ

Khairo: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Khairo was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Khairo most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 6 babies registered as Khairo in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Khairo?

An Arabic name meaning "good", "virtuous", or "blessed".

How many people are called Khairo in the UK?

A total of 20 babies have been registered as Khairo across the 5 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.