UK boy's name
Khalis
A masculine Arabic name meaning "pure" or "sincere".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Khalis is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Khalis popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 7 births.
This profile covers 41 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2002 to 2018. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 41 living people in the UK are called Khalis. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Khalis ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 7 boys were registered as Khalis.
- • About 41 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khalis as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
7 births
Estimated living
41
2026
Meaning
What does Khalis mean?
The name Khalis originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Islamic culture. The name itself is derived from the Arabic word "khalis," which means "pure," "sincere," or "unmixed." It is believed to have been in use as a personal name since the early days of Islam, around the 7th century CE.
The name Khalis is mentioned in several religious texts and historical records from the Middle East and North Africa. One notable example is the mention of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad named Khalis ibn Amr al-Ghifari, who lived in the 7th century CE. He was known for his bravery and devotion to the Islamic faith.
Throughout history, the name Khalis has been borne by several notable figures, including:
1. Khalis ibn Yazid (died 786 CE), an Arab general and governor during the Abbasid Caliphate. 2. Khalis Al-Naqshbandi (1637-1718), a renowned Sufi scholar and spiritual leader from modern-day Iraq. 3. Khalis Qadrdan (1868-1953), an influential Kurdish poet and writer from Iran. 4. Khalis Bayraktaroğlu (1875-1965), a Turkish military officer and politician who served as the Minister of Defense. 5. Khalis Al-Maliki (born 1964), an Iraqi politician and former Vice President of Iraq.
While the name Khalis has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also gained popularity in various regions and cultures where Arabic influence has been prevalent, such as parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.
The name Khalis continues to be used in the modern era, though its popularity and cultural significance may vary across different regions and communities. Its meaning of "purity" and "sincerity" has resonated with many, making it a name that carries deep cultural and religious connotations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Khalis over time
The chart below shows babies named Khalis registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Khalis, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Khalis by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khalis 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 | #3893 | 22 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3402 | 19 | 5 |
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- Kai 24,432
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- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Khalis: questions and answers
How popular is the name Khalis in the UK right now?
In 2018, Khalis was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Khalis most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 7 babies registered as Khalis in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Khalis?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "pure" or "sincere".
How many people are called Khalis in the UK?
A total of 41 babies have been registered as Khalis across the 10 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.