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UK boy's name

Khylo

An invented name possibly derived from the Greek "kylos" meaning crooked or twisted.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Khylo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Khylo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.

This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2021 to 2024. 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 12 living people in the UK are called Khylo. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Khylo ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 boys were registered as Khylo.
  • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Khylo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2021

3 births

Estimated living

12

2026

Meaning

What does Khylo mean?

The name Khylo has its roots in the ancient Phoenician language, originating around 1200 BC in the region of modern-day Lebanon. It is derived from the Phoenician word "khyl," which means "to be strong" or "to endure." This name was commonly given to males born during the height of the Phoenician maritime empire, as it was believed to bestow strength and resilience upon the bearer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Khylo can be found in the Carthaginian historical records, dating back to the 5th century BC. It was the name of a celebrated Phoenician explorer who is said to have sailed the Mediterranean and explored the coasts of North Africa, establishing trade routes and settlements along the way.

In the 3rd century BC, a Phoenician philosopher named Khylo gained prominence in the city of Tyre. His writings on ethics and the nature of the human soul were widely studied and influenced the works of later Greek philosophers.

During the Roman period, a Phoenician merchant named Khylo is mentioned in several historical accounts for his role in facilitating trade between the Roman Empire and the Middle East. He is believed to have lived in the 2nd century AD and amassed a considerable fortune through his business ventures.

In the 6th century AD, a Phoenician monk named Khylo is said to have traveled to Ireland, where he established a monastery and contributed to the spread of Christianity in the region. His teachings and writings on spirituality and asceticism were influential among the early Irish monks.

Another notable figure with the name Khylo was a Phoenician military commander who fought alongside the Carthaginians during the Punic Wars against the Roman Republic in the 3rd century BC. Although his specific deeds are not well documented, he is mentioned in several ancient texts as a skilled strategist and a fearless leader.

These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Khylo, which has its roots in the ancient Phoenician culture and language. Despite its Phoenician origins, the name has been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history, reflecting the enduring nature and strength that it was believed to embody.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Khylo over time

The chart below shows babies named Khylo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2021 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Khylo, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 3 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Khylo
01223202120222024

Decades

Khylo by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Khylo 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 #4922 12 4

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FAQ

Khylo: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Khylo was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Khylo most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Khylo in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Khylo?

An invented name possibly derived from the Greek "kylos" meaning crooked or twisted.

How many people are called Khylo in the UK?

A total of 12 babies have been registered as Khylo across the 4 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.