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UK boy's name

Khylan

A unique name of uncertain origin, possibly from Celtic roots.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Khylan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Khylan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.

This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2010 to 2023. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Khylan. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Khylan ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 boys were registered as Khylan.
  • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khylan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4991

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2010

4 births

Estimated living

21

2026

Meaning

What does Khylan mean?

The name Khylan originates from the Sanskrit language and has its roots in ancient Indian culture, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "khyāta," which means "renowned" or "famous." The earliest known references to this name can be found in ancient Hindu scriptures and texts.

In the epic Sanskrit poem, the Mahabharata, there is a character named Khylan, who was a brave warrior and a skilled archer. He fought alongside the Pandava princes during the great Kurukshetra war. This historical reference suggests that the name was in use among the ancient Indian warrior class and nobility.

During the Gupta Empire (320-550 CE), which is considered the Golden Age of ancient Indian history, there was a renowned scholar and philosopher named Khylan Mishra. He was known for his contributions to the fields of logic, epistemology, and metaphysics. His works influenced the development of Indian philosophical thought.

In the 12th century, there was a Khylan Singh, who was a prominent military leader and served as the commander of the army of the Chauhan dynasty. He played a crucial role in defending the kingdom against foreign invaders and is remembered for his bravery and strategic prowess.

Another notable figure with the name Khylan was Khylan Devi, a 16th-century Hindu mystic and spiritual teacher from the Bhakti tradition. She was renowned for her devotional poetry and her teachings on love, devotion, and the spiritual path.

In more recent history, there was Khylan Krishnan, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1923 to 2015. He was a prominent figure in the revival and promotion of the Kathakali dance form and received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the world of dance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Khylan over time

The chart below shows babies named Khylan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Khylan, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Khylan
01234201020162023

Decades

Khylan by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khylan 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 #4991 3 1
2010s #4226 18 5

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FAQ

Khylan: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Khylan was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Khylan most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Khylan in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Khylan?

A unique name of uncertain origin, possibly from Celtic roots.

How many people are called Khylan in the UK?

A total of 21 babies have been registered as Khylan across the 6 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.