UK boy's name
Khalaf
An Arabic masculine name meaning "successor" or "one who comes after".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Khalaf is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Khalaf popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4608, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2020 to 2020. 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.
Khalaf is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Khalaf. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Khalaf ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 boys were registered as Khalaf.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khalaf as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4608
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2020
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Khalaf mean?
The name Khalaf has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the root word "kh-l-f," which means "to succeed" or "to come after." This name was commonly given to children with the intention of wishing them a successful future and the ability to carry on the family's legacy.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khalaf can be found in the works of renowned Arab historians and scholars from the 9th and 10th centuries. It appears in various texts, including biographical dictionaries and genealogical records, indicating its widespread use during that period.
The name Khalaf has a strong connection to Islamic history and culture. In the 8th century, Khalaf ibn Hisham was a prominent jurist and scholar from Basra, Iraq, known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence. Another notable figure was Khalaf al-Ahmar, a 10th-century poet and writer from Baghdad, who gained recognition for his literary works.
In the 12th century, Khalaf ibn Abbas al-Zahrawi, also known as Albucasis, was a renowned Arab physician and surgeon. He authored one of the earliest and most comprehensive medical encyclopedias, "Al-Tasrif," which had a significant impact on the development of medical knowledge in the Islamic world and Europe.
During the Ottoman Empire, the name Khalaf was prevalent among various social classes. One notable figure was Khalaf Efendi, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the governor of several provinces and played a crucial role in diplomatic relations with neighboring regions.
In more recent times, Khalaf Al Habtoor, born in 1949, is a prominent Emirati businessman and philanthropist known for his contributions to the hospitality and real estate industries in the United Arab Emirates.
Throughout history, the name Khalaf has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, poets, physicians, statesmen, and entrepreneurs, reflecting its enduring popularity and cultural significance in the Arabic-speaking world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Khalaf by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khalaf 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 | #4608 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Khalaf: questions and answers
How popular is the name Khalaf in the UK right now?
In 2020, Khalaf was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Khalaf most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Khalaf in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Khalaf?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "successor" or "one who comes after".
How many people are called Khalaf in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Khalaf across the 1 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.