UK boy's name
Kumayl
A masculine Arabic name meaning "little purse" or "small leather bag".
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.
Kumayl is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kumayl 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 2014, with 6 births.
This profile covers 41 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2006 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 41 living people in the UK are called Kumayl. 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
- • Kumayl ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 6 boys were registered as Kumayl.
- • About 41 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kumayl 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
2014
6 births
Estimated living
41
2026
Meaning
What does Kumayl mean?
The name Kumayl has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the early Islamic era. It is derived from the Arabic word "kameel," which means "perfect" or "complete." The name is believed to have been in use since the 7th century AD, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the early Muslim community in the Arabian Peninsula.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Kumayl can be found in Islamic religious texts, specifically in the hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) and early Islamic literature. The name is associated with Kumayl ibn Ziyad, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a renowned scholar of his time. Kumayl ibn Ziyad (610-676 AD) was known for his deep understanding of Islamic teachings and his dedication to spreading knowledge.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kumayl. One of the most prominent was Kumayl ibn Ziyad al-Nakha'i (638-712 AD), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from the city of Kufa, Iraq. He was a student of the famous Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib and played a significant role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
Another influential figure with the name Kumayl was Kumayl ibn Abi'l-Jarud (d. 701 AD), a companion of the sixth Shia Imam, Ja'far al-Sadiq. He was the author of a famous supplicatory prayer known as "Du'a Kumayl," which is widely recited by Muslims, particularly within the Shia tradition.
In the 11th century, Kumayl ibn Anbar al-Basri (d. 1052 AD) was a prominent Arabic poet and literary figure from Basra, Iraq. His works contributed significantly to the development of Arabic literature and poetry during his time.
Another notable figure was Kumayl ibn Ziyad al-Nakha'i (d. 1107 AD), a Shia scholar and theologian from the city of Hillah, Iraq. He was known for his expertise in Islamic theology and his contributions to the field of Shia jurisprudence.
While the name Kumayl has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has been adopted and used by various communities across the Middle East and other regions with significant Muslim populations. The name carries a sense of perfection and completeness, reflecting the rich cultural and religious heritage from which it originated.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kumayl over time
The chart below shows babies named Kumayl registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 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 Kumayl, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kumayl by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kumayl 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 | #4371 | 11 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3684 | 23 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3821 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Kumayl: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kumayl in the UK right now?
In 2023, Kumayl was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kumayl most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 6 babies registered as Kumayl in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kumayl?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "little purse" or "small leather bag".
How many people are called Kumayl in the UK?
A total of 41 babies have been registered as Kumayl across the 10 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.