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UK boy's name

Khamil

A masculine Arabic name meaning "perfect" or "flawless one".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Khamil is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Khamil popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.

This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2018 to 2019. 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 Khamil. 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 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Khamil ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 boys were registered as Khamil.
  • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khamil as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4702

2019

Births in 2019

3

Latest year

Peak year

2018

3 births

Estimated living

6

2026

Meaning

What does Khamil mean?

The name Khamil has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back several centuries. It is a masculine name believed to be derived from the Arabic root word "khamala," which means "to carry" or "to bear." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were perceived as strong and capable of carrying burdens or responsibilities.

In the early Islamic era, the name Khamil was relatively uncommon but can be found in some historical records and texts. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name appears in the writings of the renowned Arab scholar and historian, Ibn Khaldun, who lived in the 14th century. He briefly referenced a person named Khamil in one of his works, although details about this individual are scarce.

As time progressed, the name gained popularity in various regions of the Arab world, particularly in areas such as Egypt, Syria, and the Arabian Peninsula. One notable figure who bore the name Khamil was Khamil al-Qadhi, a 12th-century Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad. He was renowned for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and contributed significantly to the development of legal thought within the Hanafi school of Islamic law.

In the realm of literature, the name Khamil appeared in several works of classical Arabic poetry and prose. For instance, the 9th-century poet Abu Tammam mentioned a person named Khamil in one of his renowned poems, although the context and details surrounding this reference are obscure.

Another historical figure who carried the name Khamil was Khamil ibn Ahmad al-Basri, a 10th-century scholar and poet from the city of Basra in present-day Iraq. He was known for his mastery of the Arabic language and his contributions to the field of literature and poetry.

Moving forward in time, one can find instances of the name Khamil among various prominent individuals throughout the centuries. For example, Khamil al-Dabbagh was a renowned 18th-century calligrapher from the Ottoman Empire, renowned for his intricate and beautiful calligraphic works.

It is worth noting that while the name Khamil has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has also been adopted and used in other regions and cultures, particularly those with significant Arab or Islamic influence. However, the specific historical and cultural contexts may vary depending on the region and time period.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Khamil over time

The chart below shows babies named Khamil registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2018 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Khamil, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Khamil
01223201820182019

Decades

Khamil by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khamil 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 #4726 6 2

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FAQ

Khamil: questions and answers

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

In 2019, Khamil was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Khamil most popular?

The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Khamil in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Khamil?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "perfect" or "flawless one".

How many people are called Khamil in the UK?

A total of 6 babies have been registered as Khamil 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.