UK boy's name
Khaleeq
A masculine Arabic name meaning "creator" or "one who creates".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Khaleeq is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Khaleeq popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 2015. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Khaleeq. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Khaleeq ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 boys were registered as Khaleeq.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khaleeq as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Khaleeq mean?
The name Khaleeq finds its roots in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the word "khalaqa," which means "to create" or "to bring into existence." The name is often associated with the concept of creation and the divine act of creating the universe.
In Islamic tradition, Khaleeq is considered one of the names of Allah, the Creator. It is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as one of the attributes of God. The name is revered and holds a deep spiritual significance within the Islamic faith.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Khaleeq can be traced back to the early centuries of Islam. It was used as a personal name by some individuals, although it was not as common as other names derived from Arabic roots.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Khaleeq was Khaleeq ibn Abdur Rahman, a prominent scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century CE in the city of Baghdad, which was then the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate. He was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and his expertise in various fields, including theology and philosophy.
Another notable individual with the name Khaleeq was Khaleeq ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi, a renowned Arab grammarian and linguist who lived in the 8th century CE. He is credited with compiling one of the earliest comprehensive dictionaries of the Arabic language, known as the "Kitab al-Ayn."
In the 12th century, Khaleeq al-Baghdadi was a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from Baghdad. He was known for his works on Islamic jurisprudence and his contributions to the field of Sharia law.
During the Ottoman Empire, there was a significant figure named Khaleeq Efendi, who lived in the 17th century. He was a prominent Ottoman statesman and served as the Grand Vizier, the highest-ranking political adviser to the Sultan.
In more recent times, one of the most notable individuals with the name Khaleeq was Khaleeq Ahmed Nizami, a renowned Urdu poet and writer from Pakistan. He was born in 1916 and is considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century in the Urdu language. His works, including the famous poetry collection "Khizr-e-Rah," explored themes of spirituality, love, and humanity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Khaleeq over time
The chart below shows babies named Khaleeq registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Khaleeq, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khaleeq by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khaleeq 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 | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Khaleeq: questions and answers
How popular is the name Khaleeq in the UK right now?
In 2015, Khaleeq was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Khaleeq most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Khaleeq in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Khaleeq?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "creator" or "one who creates".
How many people are called Khaleeq in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Khaleeq across the 2 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.