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UK boy's name

Kumail

Arabic name derived from the word "kamal" meaning perfection or completeness.

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.

Kumail is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kumail popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3523, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 6 births.

This profile covers 48 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1996 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 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 48 living people in the UK are called Kumail. 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

  • Kumail ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 6 boys were registered as Kumail.
  • About 48 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kumail as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3523

2023

Births in 2023

5

Latest year

Peak year

2010

6 births

Estimated living

48

2026

Meaning

What does Kumail mean?

The name Kumail has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word 'kamal', which means 'perfection' or 'completion'. The name can be traced back to the 7th century, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the early spread of Islam.

Kumail is mentioned in several Islamic texts and traditions. One of the most notable references is in the hadith literature, where a companion of the Prophet Muhammad named Kumail ibn Ziyad is mentioned. He was a respected scholar and narrator of hadith (sayings and teachings of the Prophet).

The earliest recorded use of the name Kumail can be found in historical records from the 8th century. During this time, the Islamic Empire was expanding, and the name became popular in regions such as the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kumail. One of the earliest examples is Kumail ibn Shayban (699-767 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Kufa, Iraq. Another notable figure is Kumail al-Zariri (d. 838 CE), a highly respected Islamic jurist and hadith scholar from Baghdad.

In the 11th century, Kumail al-Tuwaysi (d. 1085 CE) was a prominent Sufi mystic and poet from Iran. His works were widely read and influential in the Persian-speaking world.

During the medieval period, Kumail al-Din Abul-Makarim (1192-1262 CE) was a prominent Islamic scholar and philosopher from Iran. He wrote extensively on various subjects, including logic, metaphysics, and ethics.

In more recent times, Kumail Nanjiani (born 1978) is a Pakistani-American comedian, actor, and writer. He is best known for his roles in films such as "The Big Sick" and "Eternals".

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kumail over time

The chart below shows babies named Kumail registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Kumail, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kumail
02356199620092023

Decades

Kumail by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kumail 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 #3270 11 2
2010s #3951 21 5
2000s #4076 10 3
1990s #2861 6 2

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FAQ

Kumail: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Kumail was ranked #3523 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Kumail most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 6 babies registered as Kumail in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kumail?

Arabic name derived from the word "kamal" meaning perfection or completeness.

How many people are called Kumail in the UK?

A total of 48 babies have been registered as Kumail across the 12 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.