UK boy's name
Khidr
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the green one".
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.
Khidr is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Khidr 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.
Khidr is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Khidr. 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
- • Khidr ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 3 boys were registered as Khidr.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khidr 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 Khidr mean?
The name Khidr has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the root word "kh-d-r," which means "green" or "verdant." This root word is also associated with the concept of eternal life or immortality in Arabic culture.
The name Khidr is often associated with a legendary figure in Islamic tradition known as Al-Khidr or Al-Khidr, which is an Arabic name meaning "the Green One" or "the Ever-Green." This figure is believed to be a mysterious and immortal figure who appears throughout Islamic literature and folklore.
The earliest references to the figure of Al-Khidr can be found in the Qur'an, where he is mentioned in Surah Al-Kahf (Chapter 18, verses 60-82). In this passage, Al-Khidr is portrayed as a wise and knowledgeable figure who guides Moses on a spiritual journey and imparts profound wisdom to him.
Throughout Islamic history, various stories and legends have been woven around the figure of Al-Khidr, depicting him as a spiritual guide, an immortal sage, or a messenger of God. In Sufi and mystical traditions, Al-Khidr is revered as a symbol of divine knowledge and spiritual enlightenment.
While the name Khidr is primarily associated with the Islamic tradition, it has been used by people of various backgrounds and cultures throughout history. Some notable historical figures who bore the name Khidr include:
1. Khidr ibn Ali al-Husayni (c. 1460-1542), a renowned Sufi scholar and poet from Herat, Afghanistan. 2. Khidr Khan (c. 1530-1578), a Mughal military leader and governor of Multan and Kabul during the reign of Akbar the Great. 3. Khidr Ali Bey (1729-1790), a Mamluk leader and ruler of Egypt from 1766 to 1768. 4. Khidr Pasha (1796-1855), an Ottoman statesman and Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire in the mid-19th century. 5. Khidr Husayn (1876-1958), a prominent Arab nationalist and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Syria in the 1940s.
Despite its Islamic origins, the name Khidr has also been adopted by people of various faiths and cultural backgrounds, particularly in regions where Arabic influence has been strong, such as parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Khidr by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khidr 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
Khidr: questions and answers
How popular is the name Khidr in the UK right now?
In 2020, Khidr was ranked #4608 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Khidr most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 3 babies registered as Khidr in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Khidr?
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "the green one".
How many people are called Khidr in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Khidr 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.